2016 LYD to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

451.1433 XOF

YEARLY LOW

419.7967 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

431.2170 XOF

2016 LYD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LYD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 24, valuing the pair at 451.1433. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 3, dropping to 419.7967.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 31.3466 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 438.2127 to the December average rate of 434.4844, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 451.1433 was down 5.96% compared to the 2015 peak of 479.7403, 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 2,255,717 XOF

2015 Average 2,178,397 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 2,098,984 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 156,733.11 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

439.4753

424.3240

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to XOF 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 433.1124, compared to 429.3216 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.7908 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 433.1124

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 429.3216

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 31.3466 XOF (High: 451.1433 / Low: 419.7967). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.5689 XOF (High: 429.1330 / Low: 423.5641).

May Spread (Volatile) ±31.3466

September Spread (Stable) ±5.5689

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 5.6284 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.6284

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 435.3032) against the same month in 2015 (average: 429.9050), the exchange rate shifted by +5.3982 (+1.26%).

2016 Avg (May) 435.3032

2015 Avg (May) 429.9050

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	449.3264	432.8816	438.2127
February	438.9197	422.3811	432.5843
March	440.6979	423.7033	430.5138
April	436.0332	424.1768	431.3966
May	451.1433	419.7967	435.3032
June	444.2756	423.0065	430.6638
July	433.5445	426.0343	429.7659
August	431.7679	421.8687	426.1097
September	429.1330	423.5641	425.5867
October	432.8779	424.1947	428.4220
November	437.7583	423.4996	431.5612
December	438.1530	429.5964	434.4844