YEARLY HIGH
1.6612 LYD
YEARLY LOW
1.5658 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6104 LYD

2018 EUR to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EUR to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 1.6612. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 30, dropping to 1.5658.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0954 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6410 to the December average rate of 1.5894, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.6612 was up 1.18% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.6419, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,306 LYD
2017 Average 7,864 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 7,829 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 477.10 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.6473
1.5804
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 1.6241, compared to 1.5966 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0275 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6241
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5966

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0459 LYD (High: 1.6195 / Low: 1.5735). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0230 LYD (High: 1.6189 / Low: 1.5960).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0459
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0230

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0303 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0303

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1.6417) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.5168), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1250 (+8.24%).

2018 Avg (February) 1.6417
2017 Avg (February) 1.5168

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6545 1.6154 1.6410
February 1.6612 1.6154 1.6417
March 1.6524 1.6293 1.6390
April 1.6460 1.6155 1.6315
May 1.6162 1.5729 1.6012
June 1.6077 1.5723 1.5902
July 1.6189 1.5960 1.6053
August 1.6195 1.5735 1.5998
September 1.6241 1.5983 1.6099
October 1.6081 1.5658 1.5894
November 1.5989 1.5677 1.5860
December 1.6017 1.5754 1.5894