YEARLY HIGH
0.6954 LYD
YEARLY LOW
0.6583 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6783 LYD

2018 BZD to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BZD to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 0.6954. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 0.6583.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0370 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6694 to the December average rate of 0.6930, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6954 was down 3.04% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7172, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,477 LYD
2017 Average 3,463 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 3,292 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 185.20 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6962
0.6581
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD 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 0.6674, compared to 0.6891 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0217 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6674
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6891

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0171 LYD (High: 0.6766 / Low: 0.6594). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0050 LYD (High: 0.6954 / Low: 0.6904).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0171
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0050

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 0.0080 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0080

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.6930) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6790), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0140 (+2.06%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.6930
2017 Avg (December) 0.6790

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6766 0.6594 0.6694
February 0.6649 0.6591 0.6614
March 0.6660 0.6583 0.6613
April 0.6660 0.6586 0.6613
May 0.6812 0.6646 0.6738
June 0.6820 0.6732 0.6774
July 0.6866 0.6793 0.6830
August 0.6942 0.6856 0.6899
September 0.6915 0.6851 0.6873
October 0.6933 0.6837 0.6884
November 0.6951 0.6894 0.6929
December 0.6954 0.6904 0.6930