YEARLY HIGH
3.0420 BRL
YEARLY LOW
2.3570 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6750 BRL

2018 LYD to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LYD to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 13, valuing the pair at 3.0420. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 2.3570.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6850 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3848 to the December average rate of 2.7850, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.0420 was up 24.14% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.4504, 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 15,210 BRL
2017 Average 11,468 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 11,785 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,424.79 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.0238
2.3268
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to BRL 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 2.5522, compared to 2.7978 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2455 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5522
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7978

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.3408 BRL (High: 3.0079 / Low: 2.6671). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0617 BRL (High: 2.8066 / Low: 2.7450).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.3408
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0617

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.2487 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2487

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 2.9657) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.2979), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6679 (+29.07%).

2018 Avg (September) 2.9657
2017 Avg (September) 2.2979

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4403 2.3570 2.3848
February 2.4801 2.3849 2.4424
March 2.5097 2.4116 2.4678
April 2.6181 2.4946 2.5637
May 2.7561 2.6147 2.6810
June 2.8678 2.7287 2.7735
July 2.8805 2.6764 2.7824
August 3.0079 2.6671 2.8291
September 3.0420 2.9118 2.9657
October 2.9021 2.6283 2.7171
November 2.8151 2.6463 2.7073
December 2.8066 2.7450 2.7850