YEARLY HIGH
0.8485 LYD
YEARLY LOW
0.7993 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8241 LYD

2018 BAM to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BAM to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 0.8485. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 21, dropping to 0.7993.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0492 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8383 to the December average rate of 0.8130, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.8485 was up 1.09% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.8393, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,242 LYD
2017 Average 4,020 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 3,996 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 246.16 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.8425
0.8101
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 0.8305, compared to 0.8176 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0129 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8305
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8176

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0320 LYD (High: 0.8365 / Low: 0.8045). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0127 LYD (High: 0.8193 / Low: 0.8066).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0320
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0127

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0158 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0158

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.8398) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7760), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0638 (+8.22%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.8398
2017 Avg (February) 0.7760

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8478 0.8265 0.8383
February 0.8485 0.8271 0.8398
March 0.8435 0.8303 0.8378
April 0.8418 0.8281 0.8352
May 0.8285 0.8049 0.8194
June 0.8229 0.7993 0.8129
July 0.8422 0.8115 0.8222
August 0.8284 0.8076 0.8187
September 0.8430 0.8167 0.8259
October 0.8293 0.8005 0.8128
November 0.8365 0.8045 0.8132
December 0.8193 0.8066 0.8130