YEARLY HIGH
0.5706 LYD
YEARLY LOW
0.5317 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5506 LYD

2017 WST to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the WST to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 20, valuing the pair at 0.5706. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 24, dropping to 0.5317.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0389 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5578 to the December average rate of 0.5361, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5706 was up 0.19% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5695, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,853 LYD
2016 Average 2,716 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 2,658 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 194.43 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5654
0.5335
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 0.5554, compared to 0.5459 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0095 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5554
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5459

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0202 LYD (High: 0.5647 / Low: 0.5445). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0092 LYD (High: 0.5414 / Low: 0.5323).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0202
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0092

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0085 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0085

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 0.5627) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5329), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0298 (+5.59%).

2017 Avg (February) 0.5627
2016 Avg (February) 0.5329

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5657 0.5496 0.5578
February 0.5706 0.5530 0.5627
March 0.5705 0.5506 0.5601
April 0.5603 0.5466 0.5532
May 0.5544 0.5411 0.5470
June 0.5605 0.5432 0.5513
July 0.5603 0.5461 0.5542
August 0.5647 0.5445 0.5553
September 0.5535 0.5413 0.5468
October 0.5532 0.5396 0.5449
November 0.5435 0.5317 0.5379
December 0.5414 0.5323 0.5361