YEARLY HIGH
0.0214 LYD
YEARLY LOW
0.0187 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0200 LYD

2018 BTN to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BTN to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.0214. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 13, dropping to 0.0187.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0027 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0211 to the December average rate of 0.0198, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0214 was down 8.73% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0234, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 107 LYD
2017 Average 107 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 93 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.60 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0214
0.0186
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 0.0204, compared to 0.0195 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0204
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0195

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0010 LYD (High: 0.0200 / Low: 0.0190). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 LYD (High: 0.0205 / Low: 0.0203).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0211) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0210), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.61%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0211
2017 Avg (January) 0.0210

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0214 0.0209 0.0211
February 0.0208 0.0203 0.0207
March 0.0205 0.0203 0.0204
April 0.0205 0.0199 0.0202
May 0.0203 0.0199 0.0201
June 0.0204 0.0199 0.0201
July 0.0201 0.0198 0.0200
August 0.0202 0.0194 0.0199
September 0.0194 0.0190 0.0192
October 0.0190 0.0187 0.0188
November 0.0200 0.0190 0.0194
December 0.0200 0.0194 0.0198