YEARLY HIGH
0.1449 LYD
YEARLY LOW
0.1244 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1380 LYD

2017 VEF to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the VEF to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.1449. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 0.1244.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0205 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1433 to the December average rate of 0.1326, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1449 was down 34.55% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2214, 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 725 LYD
2016 Average 792 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 622 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 102.63 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1444
0.1311
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 0.1414, compared to 0.1346 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0068 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1414
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1346

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0130 LYD (High: 0.1374 / Low: 0.1244). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 LYD (High: 0.1437 / Low: 0.1417).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0130
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.1433) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2192), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0760 (-34.66%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.1433
2016 Avg (January) 0.2192

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1449 0.1420 0.1433
February 0.1438 0.1415 0.1427
March 0.1437 0.1417 0.1427
April 0.1430 0.1388 0.1412
May 0.1412 0.1366 0.1394
June 0.1408 0.1371 0.1391
July 0.1398 0.1340 0.1371
August 0.1372 0.1320 0.1347
September 0.1371 0.1330 0.1353
October 0.1373 0.1288 0.1355
November 0.1374 0.1244 0.1322
December 0.1372 0.1263 0.1326