YEARLY HIGH
53.6186 BTN
YEARLY LOW
46.7928 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
50.1051 BTN

2018 LYD to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LYD to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 12, valuing the pair at 53.6186. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 46.7928.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.8258 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 47.3033 to the December average rate of 50.5704, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 53.6186 was up 11.72% compared to the 2017 peak of 47.9919, 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 268,093 BTN
2017 Average 233,639 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 233,964 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34,129.13 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

53.7867
46.7139
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to BTN 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 48.9424, compared to 51.2678 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.3253 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 48.9424
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 51.2678

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 2.7383 BTN (High: 52.6278 / Low: 49.8895). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5729 BTN (High: 49.2720 / Low: 48.6991).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.7383
March Spread (Stable) ±0.5729

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.7066 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7066

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 53.1973) against the same month in 2017 (average: 47.5410), the exchange rate shifted by +5.6564 (+11.90%).

2018 Avg (October) 53.1973
2017 Avg (October) 47.5410

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 47.9411 46.7928 47.3033
February 49.1912 48.0373 48.4141
March 49.2720 48.6991 48.9369
April 50.1831 48.7737 49.4054
May 50.3426 49.2644 49.8269
June 50.2472 49.0756 49.7678
July 50.4971 49.7065 50.0272
August 51.4596 49.4409 50.1728
September 52.7066 51.4416 52.1483
October 53.6186 52.6278 53.1973
November 52.6278 49.8895 51.4907
December 51.6577 49.8891 50.5704