YEARLY HIGH
0.0610 LYD
YEARLY LOW
0.0559 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0570 LYD

2018 HNL to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HNL to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 0.0610. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 17, dropping to 0.0559.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0051 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0569 to the December average rate of 0.0576, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0610 was down 2.78% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0628, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 305 LYD
2017 Average 297 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 280 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25.50 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0579
0.0560
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HNL 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 0.0566, compared to 0.0575 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0566
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0575

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0040 LYD (High: 0.0610 / Low: 0.0570). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 LYD (High: 0.0564 / Low: 0.0560).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0040
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0576) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0578), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-0.28%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0576
2017 Avg (December) 0.0578

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0575 0.0562 0.0569
February 0.0567 0.0561 0.0563
March 0.0564 0.0560 0.0562
April 0.0566 0.0559 0.0562
May 0.0573 0.0566 0.0570
June 0.0572 0.0565 0.0568
July 0.0576 0.0568 0.0572
August 0.0581 0.0574 0.0577
September 0.0578 0.0572 0.0575
October 0.0579 0.0570 0.0575
November 0.0579 0.0572 0.0575
December 0.0610 0.0570 0.0576