YEARLY HIGH
0.0505 LYD
YEARLY LOW
0.0480 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0493 LYD

2018 ETB to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ETB to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 0.0505. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 0.0480.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0025 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0490 to the December average rate of 0.0495, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0505 was down 21.51% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0644, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 253 LYD
2017 Average 292 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 240 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.39 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0503
0.0481
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.0488, compared to 0.0498 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0488
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0498

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0015 LYD (High: 0.0496 / Low: 0.0481). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 LYD (High: 0.0500 / Low: 0.0495).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0015
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.0502) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0586), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0084 (-14.40%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.0502
2017 Avg (August) 0.0586

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0496 0.0481 0.0490
February 0.0487 0.0481 0.0483
March 0.0486 0.0480 0.0483
April 0.0487 0.0481 0.0484
May 0.0497 0.0486 0.0492
June 0.0497 0.0491 0.0494
July 0.0504 0.0493 0.0498
August 0.0505 0.0497 0.0502
September 0.0503 0.0493 0.0498
October 0.0503 0.0491 0.0496
November 0.0500 0.0495 0.0498
December 0.0503 0.0491 0.0495