YEARLY HIGH
63.6228 BDT
YEARLY LOW
59.4307 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
61.5167 BDT

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 318,114 BDT
2017 Average 291,663 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 297,154 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,960.30 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

63.1917
59.7382
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 62.3947
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 60.6386

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.9866
December Spread (Stable) ±0.4627

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.9511 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9511

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (April) 62.9039
2017 Avg (April) 57.4825

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