YEARLY HIGH
29.9695 ARS
YEARLY LOW
13.5590 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.4902 ARS

2018 LYD to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LYD to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 29.9695. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 13.5590.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.4106 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.1306 to the December average rate of 27.0593, the exchange rate registered a net change of 91.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 29.9695 was up 112.62% compared to the 2017 peak of 14.0950, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 149,848 ARS
2017 Average 59,528 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 67,795 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 82,052.89 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

29.2910
12.7524
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to ARS 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 16.0733, compared to 24.9072 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.8339 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.0733
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 24.9072

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 8.4662 ARS (High: 28.0763 / Low: 19.6101). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2170 ARS (High: 15.3339 / Low: 15.1169).

August Spread (Volatile) ±8.4662
March Spread (Stable) ±0.2170

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.1557 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1557

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 27.9128) against the same month in 2017 (average: 12.6466), the exchange rate shifted by +15.2662 (+120.71%).

2018 Avg (September) 27.9128
2017 Avg (September) 12.6466

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.7619 13.5590 14.1306
February 15.2008 14.5812 14.9131
March 15.3339 15.1169 15.2134
April 15.4139 15.1273 15.2300
May 18.4928 15.4621 17.3834
June 21.0861 18.2373 19.5693
July 21.0133 19.7589 20.1184
August 28.0763 19.6101 21.5427
September 29.9695 26.7213 27.9128
October 28.5133 25.8315 26.7572
November 27.9157 25.3937 26.0527
December 27.5045 26.1003 27.0593