YEARLY HIGH
1.9989 XCD
YEARLY LOW
1.8685 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9410 XCD

2017 LYD to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LYD to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 21, valuing the pair at 1.9989. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.8685.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1304 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8890 to the December average rate of 1.9798, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.9989 was down 2.95% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.0597, 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 9,994 XCD
2016 Average 9,782 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 9,342 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 652.05 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.9927
1.8796
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 1.9077, compared to 1.9742 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0664 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9077
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9742

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0571 XCD (High: 1.9875 / Low: 1.9304). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0244 XCD (High: 1.9856 / Low: 1.9612).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0571
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0244

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0095 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0095

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 1.9833) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.9561), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0272 (+1.39%).

2017 Avg (September) 1.9833
2016 Avg (September) 1.9561

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9038 1.8685 1.8890
February 1.9123 1.8809 1.8962
March 1.9103 1.8835 1.8959
April 1.9224 1.8922 1.9039
May 1.9399 1.9087 1.9249
June 1.9493 1.9220 1.9366
July 1.9875 1.9304 1.9531
August 1.9928 1.9594 1.9769
September 1.9989 1.9594 1.9833
October 1.9856 1.9612 1.9738
November 1.9928 1.9584 1.9781
December 1.9891 1.9642 1.9798