YEARLY HIGH
0.7446 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.6944 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7173 CHF

2018 LYD to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LYD to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 0.7446. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.6944.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0502 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7143 to the December average rate of 0.7103, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.7446 was up 1.76% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7317, 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 3,723 CHF
2017 Average 3,534 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 3,472 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 250.82 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.7398
0.6975
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to CHF 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 0.7204, compared to 0.7141 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0063 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7204
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7141

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0263 CHF (High: 0.7266 / Low: 0.7003). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0127 CHF (High: 0.7336 / Low: 0.7209).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0263
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0127

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0124 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0124

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.7363) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7020), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0342 (+4.88%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.7363
2017 Avg (May) 0.7020

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7266 0.7003 0.7143
February 0.7128 0.6944 0.7027
March 0.7229 0.7047 0.7133
April 0.7427 0.7196 0.7288
May 0.7446 0.7193 0.7363
June 0.7336 0.7209 0.7271
July 0.7338 0.7165 0.7244
August 0.7213 0.7017 0.7134
September 0.7124 0.6949 0.7010
October 0.7284 0.7105 0.7185
November 0.7235 0.7104 0.7172
December 0.7163 0.7028 0.7103