YEARLY HIGH
0.5352 LYD
YEARLY LOW
0.4855 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5113 LYD

2016 XCD to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XCD to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.5352. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 18, dropping to 0.4855.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0497 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5130 to the December average rate of 0.5302, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5352 was up 2.97% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5197, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,676 LYD
2015 Average 2,515 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 2,428 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 248.40 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5336
0.4932
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 0.5053, compared to 0.5173 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0121 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5053
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5173

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0230 LYD (High: 0.5086 / Low: 0.4855). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 LYD (High: 0.5138 / Low: 0.5093).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0230
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

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 0.0101 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0101

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.5302) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5133), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0169 (+3.29%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.5302
2015 Avg (December) 0.5133

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5181 0.5048 0.5130
February 0.5175 0.5037 0.5092
March 0.5164 0.5037 0.5096
April 0.5060 0.4945 0.4994
May 0.5086 0.4855 0.4966
June 0.5103 0.4928 0.5038
July 0.5169 0.5064 0.5125
August 0.5141 0.5084 0.5114
September 0.5138 0.5093 0.5112
October 0.5196 0.5091 0.5158
November 0.5293 0.5159 0.5229
December 0.5352 0.5246 0.5302