YEARLY HIGH
1.0247 LYD
YEARLY LOW
0.8828 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9717 LYD

2018 BND to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BND to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 9, valuing the pair at 1.0247. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 0.8828.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1420 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0177 to the December average rate of 0.8906, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.0247 was up 0.07% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0240, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,124 LYD
2017 Average 5,044 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 4,414 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 709.79 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.0305
0.8778
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 0.9998, compared to 0.9437 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0561 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9998
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9437

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.1348 LYD (High: 1.0176 / Low: 0.8828). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0113 LYD (High: 1.0247 / Low: 1.0134).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1348
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0113

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0725 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0725

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.9513) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.0088), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0575 (-5.70%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.9513
2017 Avg (June) 1.0088

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0247 1.0134 1.0177
February 1.0153 0.9960 1.0074
March 1.0166 1.0042 1.0102
April 1.0169 1.0010 1.0095
May 1.0219 0.9230 1.0027
June 1.0247 0.8969 0.9513
July 1.0217 0.9068 0.9697
August 1.0179 0.9125 0.9207
September 1.0105 0.9115 0.9357
October 1.0065 0.9750 0.9824
November 1.0170 0.8857 0.9631
December 1.0176 0.8828 0.8906