YEARLY HIGH
0.7562 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.6917 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7134 CHF

2016 LYD to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LYD to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 24, valuing the pair at 0.7562. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 4, dropping to 0.6917.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0645 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7266 to the December average rate of 0.7121, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.7562 was down 10.72% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.8470, 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 3,781 CHF
2015 Average 3,545 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 3,459 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 322.41 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.7321
0.7015
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to CHF 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 0.7194, compared to 0.7075 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0119 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7194
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7075

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0560 CHF (High: 0.7562 / Low: 0.7002). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0100 CHF (High: 0.7135 / Low: 0.7035).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0560
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0100

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0177 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0177

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.7295) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.6820), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0476 (+6.97%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.7295
2015 Avg (May) 0.6820

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7445 0.7180 0.7266
February 0.7301 0.7050 0.7208
March 0.7261 0.7030 0.7130
April 0.7269 0.7015 0.7143
May 0.7562 0.7002 0.7295
June 0.7436 0.7021 0.7118
July 0.7149 0.7014 0.7086
August 0.7121 0.6941 0.7040
September 0.7121 0.7001 0.7063
October 0.7135 0.7035 0.7080
November 0.7144 0.6917 0.7057
December 0.7186 0.7044 0.7121