YEARLY HIGH
0.3972 LYD
YEARLY LOW
0.3494 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3789 LYD

2017 QAR to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the QAR to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.3972. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 0.3494.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0478 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3929 to the December average rate of 0.3721, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3972 was down 0.00% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3972, 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
2016 Average 1,897 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 1,747 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 239.23 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3963
0.3556
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 0.3885, compared to 0.3694 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0191 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3885
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3694

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0269 LYD (High: 0.3763 / Low: 0.3494). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0055 LYD (High: 0.3940 / Low: 0.3885).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0269
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0055

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0071 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0071

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.3929) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3805), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0125 (+3.28%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.3929
2016 Avg (January) 0.3805

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3972 0.3899 0.3929
February 0.3946 0.3882 0.3914
March 0.3940 0.3885 0.3915
April 0.3923 0.3861 0.3899
May 0.3888 0.3826 0.3856
June 0.3838 0.3686 0.3796
July 0.3845 0.3715 0.3774
August 0.3774 0.3675 0.3736
September 0.3734 0.3642 0.3681
October 0.3774 0.3590 0.3662
November 0.3763 0.3494 0.3590
December 0.3780 0.3677 0.3721