YEARLY HIGH
0.0213 LYD
YEARLY LOW
0.0180 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0202 LYD

2018 HTG to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HTG to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0213. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0180.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0033 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0209 to the December average rate of 0.0184, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0213 was down 6.05% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0227, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 106 LYD
2017 Average 107 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 90 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16.44 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0212
0.0181
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 0.0207, compared to 0.0197 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0207
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0197

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0010 LYD (High: 0.0190 / Low: 0.0180). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 LYD (High: 0.0209 / Low: 0.0206).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0209) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0214), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0006 (-2.62%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0209
2017 Avg (January) 0.0214

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0213 0.0206 0.0209
February 0.0209 0.0206 0.0207
March 0.0208 0.0205 0.0206
April 0.0207 0.0204 0.0205
May 0.0212 0.0207 0.0210
June 0.0211 0.0203 0.0207
July 0.0211 0.0203 0.0207
August 0.0210 0.0200 0.0206
September 0.0201 0.0197 0.0199
October 0.0199 0.0192 0.0196
November 0.0196 0.0189 0.0192
December 0.0190 0.0180 0.0184