YEARLY HIGH
0.3972 LYD
YEARLY LOW
0.3605 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3793 LYD

2016 QAR to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the QAR to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.3972. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 18, dropping to 0.3605.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0367 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3805 to the December average rate of 0.3934, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3972 was up 2.96% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3858, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 QAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,986 LYD
2015 Average 1,866 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 1,803 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 183.59 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3958
0.3662
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to LYD 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 0.3749, compared to 0.3836 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0087 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3749
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3836

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0170 LYD (High: 0.3775 / Low: 0.3605). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 LYD (High: 0.3808 / Low: 0.3775).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0170
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0072 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0072

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.3934) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3808), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0126 (+3.30%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.3934
2015 Avg (December) 0.3808

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3843 0.3743 0.3805
February 0.3840 0.3736 0.3777
March 0.3829 0.3736 0.3780
April 0.3754 0.3671 0.3707
May 0.3775 0.3605 0.3687
June 0.3788 0.3659 0.3740
July 0.3831 0.3760 0.3802
August 0.3811 0.3769 0.3791
September 0.3808 0.3775 0.3789
October 0.3854 0.3773 0.3824
November 0.3926 0.3821 0.3877
December 0.3972 0.3893 0.3934