YEARLY HIGH
448.6891 XAF
YEARLY LOW
418.5861 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
429.8565 XAF

2016 LYD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LYD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 24, valuing the pair at 448.6891. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 3, dropping to 418.5861.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 30.1030 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 436.1693 to the December average rate of 434.8948, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 448.6891 was down 6.56% compared to the 2015 peak of 480.1983, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LYD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,243,445 XAF
2015 Average 2,178,291 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 2,092,930 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 150,515.00 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

437.2964
423.7712
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to XAF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 431.0084, compared to 428.7046 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.3038 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 431.0084
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 428.7046

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 30.1030 XAF (High: 448.6891 / Low: 418.5861). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.2182 XAF (High: 427.4885 / Low: 423.2702).

May Spread (Volatile) ±30.1030
September Spread (Stable) ±4.2182

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 6.2378 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.2378

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 433.0232) against the same month in 2015 (average: 430.0448), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9783 (+0.69%).

2016 Avg (May) 433.0232
2015 Avg (May) 430.0448

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 445.9197 431.1898 436.1693
February 435.8740 421.3290 429.9316
March 438.8746 422.2995 428.3631
April 434.9276 421.1333 428.9757
May 448.6891 418.5861 433.0232
June 442.4373 422.4891 429.5872
July 432.4820 425.8531 428.9016
August 429.9624 420.3874 425.0696
September 427.4885 423.2702 424.8983
October 431.1218 423.4865 427.5561
November 437.5128 421.1702 430.9072
December 439.4219 429.2740 434.8948