YEARLY HIGH
1.2511 BAM
YEARLY LOW
1.1786 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2137 BAM

2018 LYD to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LYD to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 21, valuing the pair at 1.2511. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 18, dropping to 1.1786.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0726 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1930 to the December average rate of 1.2301, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.2511 was down 4.15% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.3054, 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 6,256 BAM
2017 Average 6,224 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 5,893 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 362.97 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.2343
1.1869
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to BAM 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 1.2043, compared to 1.2232 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0189 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2043
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2232

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0476 BAM (High: 1.2430 / Low: 1.1955). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0190 BAM (High: 1.2045 / Low: 1.1855).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0476
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0190

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0139 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0139

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 1.2302) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.2488), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0185 (-1.48%).

2018 Avg (June) 1.2302
2017 Avg (June) 1.2488

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2098 1.1795 1.1930
February 1.2091 1.1786 1.1908
March 1.2045 1.1855 1.1937
April 1.2076 1.1879 1.1974
May 1.2423 1.2069 1.2205
June 1.2511 1.2152 1.2302
July 1.2322 1.1874 1.2164
August 1.2382 1.2071 1.2215
September 1.2245 1.1863 1.2108
October 1.2492 1.2058 1.2304
November 1.2430 1.1955 1.2298
December 1.2397 1.2205 1.2301