YEARLY HIGH
437.7863 XOF
YEARLY LOW
399.5089 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
417.9726 XOF

2017 LYD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LYD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 437.7863. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 399.5089.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 38.2774 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 432.5448 to the December average rate of 405.7868, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 437.7863 was down 2.96% compared to the 2016 peak of 451.1433, 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 2,188,932 XOF
2016 Average 2,156,125 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 1,997,545 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 191,386.83 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

436.4435
401.0945
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 428.6180, compared to 407.3272 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 21.2908 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 428.6180
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 407.3272

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 11.1173 XOF (High: 417.3068 / Low: 406.1896). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.7955 XOF (High: 408.9735 / Low: 402.1780).

July Spread (Volatile) ±11.1173
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 8.7483 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.7483

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 433.4977) against the same month in 2016 (average: 432.5843), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9134 (+0.21%).

2017 Avg (February) 433.4977
2016 Avg (February) 432.5843

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 437.4257 428.8536 432.5448
February 437.7863 428.2839 433.4977
March 437.4022 426.4782 431.7158
April 434.9257 425.3970 431.7110
May 428.0520 418.5141 422.9628
June 422.0780 412.2376 419.2759
July 417.3068 406.1896 411.6699
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