YEARLY HIGH
0.2041 LYD
YEARLY LOW
0.1915 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1974 LYD

2018 BOB to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BOB to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 20, valuing the pair at 0.2041. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 0.1915.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0126 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1946 to the December average rate of 0.2021, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2041 was down 2.18% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2086, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,020 LYD
2017 Average 1,004 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 957 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 62.87 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2031
0.1913
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 0.1941, compared to 0.2006 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0065 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1941
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2006

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0051 LYD (High: 0.1968 / Low: 0.1918). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 LYD (High: 0.2029 / Low: 0.2014).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0051
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.2021) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1968), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0053 (+2.68%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.2021
2017 Avg (November) 0.1968

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1968 0.1918 0.1946
February 0.1933 0.1918 0.1924
March 0.1931 0.1915 0.1923
April 0.1937 0.1916 0.1924
May 0.1975 0.1934 0.1960
June 0.1984 0.1958 0.1970
July 0.2003 0.1976 0.1988
August 0.2020 0.1995 0.2007
September 0.2011 0.1985 0.1998
October 0.2016 0.1989 0.2002
November 0.2041 0.2011 0.2021
December 0.2029 0.2014 0.2021