YEARLY HIGH
0.2214 LYD
YEARLY LOW
0.1316 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1584 LYD

2016 VEF to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the VEF to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.2214. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 24, dropping to 0.1316.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0898 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2192 to the December average rate of 0.1434, the exchange rate registered a net change of -34.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2214 was down 0.36% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2222, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,107 LYD
2015 Average 1,075 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 658 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 448.95 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2277
0.1261
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 0.1768, compared to 0.1400 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0369 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1768
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1400

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0063 LYD (High: 0.1379 / Low: 0.1316). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 LYD (High: 0.1390 / Low: 0.1378).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0063
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

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 0.0823 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0823

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.2192) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1964), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0228 (+11.61%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.2192
2015 Avg (January) 0.1964

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2214 0.2157 0.2192
February 0.2213 0.2152 0.2176
March 0.2208 0.2150 0.2176
April 0.1370 0.1340 0.1354
May 0.1379 0.1316 0.1346
June 0.1383 0.1336 0.1366
July 0.1399 0.1372 0.1387
August 0.1391 0.1375 0.1384
September 0.1390 0.1378 0.1383
October 0.1407 0.1377 0.1396
November 0.1432 0.1396 0.1415
December 0.1447 0.1419 0.1434