YEARLY HIGH
0.0355 LYD
YEARLY LOW
0.0306 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0329 LYD

2016 GMD to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GMD to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 0.0355. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 18, dropping to 0.0306.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0049 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0351 to the December average rate of 0.0335, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0355 was down 0.21% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0356, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 178 LYD
2015 Average 165 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 153 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24.50 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0354
0.0310
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 0.0331, compared to 0.0327 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0331
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0327

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0034 LYD (High: 0.0353 / Low: 0.0319). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 LYD (High: 0.0325 / Low: 0.0322).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0034
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0351) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0289), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0062 (+21.40%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0351
2015 Avg (January) 0.0289

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0355 0.0344 0.0351
February 0.0354 0.0344 0.0348
March 0.0353 0.0319 0.0339
April 0.0319 0.0314 0.0316
May 0.0322 0.0306 0.0314
June 0.0322 0.0312 0.0319
July 0.0327 0.0322 0.0324
August 0.0325 0.0322 0.0324
September 0.0325 0.0322 0.0324
October 0.0329 0.0323 0.0326
November 0.0336 0.0327 0.0331
December 0.0339 0.0329 0.0335