YEARLY HIGH
1.3360 BGN
YEARLY LOW
1.2481 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2800 BGN

2016 LYD to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LYD to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 24, valuing the pair at 1.3360. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 3, dropping to 1.2481.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0878 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2993 to the December average rate of 1.2959, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.3360 was down 6.41% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.4275, 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 6,680 BGN
2015 Average 6,490 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 6,241 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 439.22 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.3027
1.2611
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to BGN 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 1.2837, compared to 1.2764 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0073 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2837
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2764

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0878 BGN (High: 1.3360 / Low: 1.2481). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0131 BGN (High: 1.2721 / Low: 1.2589).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0878
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0131

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0185 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0185

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 1.2903) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.2815), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0088 (+0.69%).

2016 Avg (May) 1.2903
2015 Avg (May) 1.2815

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3277 1.2827 1.2993
February 1.3025 1.2534 1.2808
March 1.3088 1.2584 1.2761
April 1.2936 1.2561 1.2780
May 1.3360 1.2481 1.2903
June 1.3163 1.2571 1.2776
July 1.2877 1.2667 1.2761
August 1.2789 1.2531 1.2646
September 1.2721 1.2589 1.2647
October 1.2831 1.2597 1.2729
November 1.3059 1.2555 1.2842
December 1.3096 1.2787 1.2959