YEARLY HIGH
0.1805 LYD
YEARLY LOW
0.1641 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1727 LYD

2016 MOP to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MOP to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.1805. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 24, dropping to 0.1641.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0164 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1729 to the December average rate of 0.1792, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1805 was up 1.71% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1775, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 902 LYD
2015 Average 851 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 820 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 82.00 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1803
0.1667
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP 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 0.1706, compared to 0.1748 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1706
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1748

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0077 LYD (High: 0.1718 / Low: 0.1641). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 LYD (High: 0.1734 / Low: 0.1720).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0077
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.1792) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1740), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0052 (+2.98%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.1792
2015 Avg (December) 0.1740

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1747 0.1696 0.1729
February 0.1745 0.1696 0.1716
March 0.1745 0.1703 0.1723
April 0.1709 0.1673 0.1690
May 0.1718 0.1641 0.1678
June 0.1727 0.1663 0.1703
July 0.1745 0.1714 0.1733
August 0.1737 0.1719 0.1727
September 0.1734 0.1720 0.1727
October 0.1755 0.1725 0.1743
November 0.1790 0.1743 0.1766
December 0.1805 0.1774 0.1792