2018 LYD to BDT Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 LYD to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the LYD to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 27, valuing the pair at 63.6228. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 20, dropping to 59.4307.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.1921 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 61.7317 to the December average rate of 60.0259, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 63.6228 was up 2.07% compared to the 2017 peak of 62.3321, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LYD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
LYD to BDT Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 62.3947, compared to 60.6386 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.7561 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 1.9866 BDT (High: 62.8491 / Low: 60.8624). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4627 BDT (High: 60.2827 / Low: 59.8200).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.9511 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 62.9039) against the same month in 2017 (average: 57.4825), the exchange rate shifted by +5.4214 (+9.43%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62.8491 | 60.8624 | 61.7317 |
| February | 63.0000 | 62.0302 | 62.5734 |
| March | 63.5045 | 62.2170 | 62.5448 |
| April | 63.6228 | 62.2823 | 62.9039 |
| May | 63.3277 | 61.7144 | 62.5171 |
| June | 62.5560 | 61.5321 | 62.0974 |
| July | 61.6335 | 60.7550 | 61.3442 |
| August | 61.2479 | 60.1156 | 60.7329 |
| September | 61.0008 | 60.3007 | 60.7053 |
| October | 62.0355 | 60.2662 | 60.9871 |
| November | 60.2813 | 59.4307 | 60.0360 |
| December | 60.2827 | 59.8200 | 60.0259 |