YEARLY HIGH
437.2687 XAF
YEARLY LOW
399.5089 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
417.6816 XAF

2017 LYD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LYD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 437.2687. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 399.5089.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 37.7598 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 431.8437 to the December average rate of 405.7868, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 437.2687 was down 2.55% compared to the 2016 peak of 448.6891, 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 2,186,344 XAF
2016 Average 2,149,349 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 1,997,545 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 188,798.86 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

435.6278
401.1687
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 428.1043, compared to 407.2590 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 20.8453 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 428.1043
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 407.2590

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 11.1629 XAF (High: 436.8171 / Low: 425.6542). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.7955 XAF (High: 408.9735 / Low: 402.1780).

March Spread (Volatile) ±11.1629
December Spread (Stable) ±6.7955

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 8.8306 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.8306

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 431.8437) against the same month in 2016 (average: 436.1693), the exchange rate shifted by -4.3256 (-0.99%).

2017 Avg (January) 431.8437
2016 Avg (January) 436.1693

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 437.2687 428.8140 431.8437
February 437.2165 426.5385 432.7562
March 436.8171 425.6542 430.8001
April 434.4854 424.8283 431.5620
May 428.1966 418.0070 422.7314
June 421.8718 411.1123 418.9324
July 416.2315 406.1896 411.2606
August 409.4049 399.6008 405.9569
September 409.4570 399.5089 404.0403
October 412.5879 403.1006 407.6794
November 413.5496 403.4752 408.8299
December 408.9735 402.1780 405.7868