2018 LYD to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1344.1509 BIF

YEARLY LOW

1267.6942 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1303.8199 BIF

2018 LYD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LYD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 2, valuing the pair at 1344.1509. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 1267.6942.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 76.4567 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1310.7718 to the December average rate of 1293.8709, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1344.1509 was up 3.51% compared to the 2017 peak of 1298.5462, 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 6,720,755 BIF

2017 Average 6,188,911 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 6,338,471 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 382,283.61 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1338.3151

1275.6014

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LYD to BIF 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 1318.4877, compared to 1289.1521 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 29.3355 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1318.4877

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1289.1521

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 44.2395 BIF (High: 1336.6038 / Low: 1292.3643). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 15.1496 BIF (High: 1294.2029 / Low: 1279.0533).

January Spread (Volatile) ±44.2395

September Spread (Stable) ±15.1496

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 25.0265 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -25.0265

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 1333.0890) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1195.6735), the exchange rate shifted by +137.4155 (+11.49%).

2018 Avg (April) 1333.0890

2017 Avg (April) 1195.6735

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1336.6038	1292.3643	1310.7718
February	1339.6226	1316.6125	1327.3709
March	1343.3962	1317.9980	1329.2874
April	1344.1509	1320.7668	1333.0890
May	1324.2175	1287.9427	1308.0625
June	1318.0812	1290.6896	1302.3444
July	1308.0586	1279.9304	1290.3695
August	1294.2029	1267.6942	1280.8275
September	1294.2029	1279.0533	1285.0895
October	1320.3636	1276.7096	1294.9034
November	1305.7554	1275.6946	1289.8519
December	1306.7289	1278.4616	1293.8709