YEARLY HIGH
0.5423 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.5133 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5210 XDR

2016 LYD to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LYD to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 24, valuing the pair at 0.5423. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 0.5133.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0290 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5223 to the December average rate of 0.5185, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5423 was down 7.73% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5878, 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 2,712 XDR
2015 Average 2,632 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 2,567 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 145.12 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5294
0.5170
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to XDR 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 0.5233, compared to 0.5187 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5233
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5187

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0273 XDR (High: 0.5423 / Low: 0.5150). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0048 XDR (High: 0.5197 / Low: 0.5149).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0273
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0048

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0067 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0067

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.5284) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5208), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0076 (+1.46%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.5284
2015 Avg (May) 0.5208

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5322 0.5170 0.5223
February 0.5263 0.5133 0.5214
March 0.5268 0.5158 0.5204
April 0.5309 0.5194 0.5259
May 0.5423 0.5150 0.5284
June 0.5347 0.5152 0.5217
July 0.5245 0.5161 0.5191
August 0.5207 0.5149 0.5183
September 0.5197 0.5149 0.5180
October 0.5229 0.5179 0.5200
November 0.5232 0.5152 0.5185
December 0.5227 0.5138 0.5185