YEARLY HIGH
1.2489 BGN
YEARLY LOW
1.1774 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2149 BGN

2018 LYD to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LYD to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 30, valuing the pair at 1.2489. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 1.1774.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0715 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1919 to the December average rate of 1.2307, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.2489 was down 4.30% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.3050, 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 6,244 BGN
2017 Average 6,222 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 5,887 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 357.25 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.2378
1.1868
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to BGN 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 1.2044, compared to 1.2253 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0208 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2044
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2253

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0356 BGN (High: 1.2429 / Low: 1.2073). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0171 BGN (High: 1.2262 / Low: 1.2091).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0356
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0171

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 0.0113 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0113

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 1.2308) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.2156), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0152 (+1.25%).

2018 Avg (October) 1.2308
2017 Avg (October) 1.2156

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2088 1.1823 1.1919
February 1.2106 1.1774 1.1910
March 1.2011 1.1834 1.1936
April 1.2130 1.1896 1.1990
May 1.2417 1.2102 1.2210
June 1.2435 1.2171 1.2301
July 1.2262 1.2091 1.2188
August 1.2429 1.2073 1.2229
September 1.2242 1.2057 1.2149
October 1.2489 1.2163 1.2308
November 1.2475 1.2248 1.2335
December 1.2418 1.2218 1.2307