YEARLY HIGH
0.3857 LYD
YEARLY LOW
0.3606 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3714 LYD

2017 SAR to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SAR to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.3857. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 12, dropping to 0.3606.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0251 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3815 to the December average rate of 0.3640, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3857 was up 0.00% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3857, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,928 LYD
2016 Average 1,841 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 1,803 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 125.48 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3833
0.3616
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 0.3778, compared to 0.3651 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0127 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3778
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3651

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0108 LYD (High: 0.3734 / Low: 0.3626). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 LYD (High: 0.3675 / Low: 0.3629).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0108
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0045 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0045

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.3815) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3692), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0122 (+3.32%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.3815
2016 Avg (January) 0.3692

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3857 0.3785 0.3815
February 0.3831 0.3768 0.3800
March 0.3826 0.3772 0.3801
April 0.3804 0.3749 0.3784
May 0.3775 0.3715 0.3744
June 0.3750 0.3697 0.3721
July 0.3734 0.3626 0.3690
August 0.3678 0.3616 0.3645
September 0.3678 0.3606 0.3634
October 0.3675 0.3629 0.3651
November 0.3679 0.3616 0.3643
December 0.3669 0.3623 0.3640