YEARLY HIGH
2.0597 XCD
YEARLY LOW
1.8685 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9565 XCD

2016 LYD to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LYD to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 18, valuing the pair at 2.0597. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.8685.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1912 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9495 to the December average rate of 1.8861, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.0597 was down 8.79% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.2581, 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 10,298 XCD
2015 Average 9,949 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 9,342 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 955.96 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.0271
1.8733
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to XCD 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 1.9796, compared to 1.9334 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0462 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9796
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9334

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0933 XCD (High: 2.0597 / Low: 1.9664). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0171 XCD (High: 1.9635 / Low: 1.9465).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0933
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0171

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0337 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0337

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 2.0142) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.9753), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0389 (+1.97%).

2016 Avg (May) 2.0142
2015 Avg (May) 1.9753

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9811 1.9300 1.9495
February 1.9853 1.9323 1.9640
March 1.9855 1.9367 1.9625
April 2.0221 1.9764 2.0023
May 2.0597 1.9664 2.0142
June 2.0293 1.9594 1.9851
July 1.9747 1.9345 1.9514
August 1.9671 1.9450 1.9555
September 1.9635 1.9465 1.9561
October 1.9642 1.9244 1.9388
November 1.9384 1.8893 1.9126
December 1.9061 1.8685 1.8861