YEARLY HIGH
448.7704 CRC
YEARLY LOW
406.6425 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
422.8726 CRC

2018 LYD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LYD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 7, valuing the pair at 448.7704. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 406.6425.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 42.1279 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 421.6773 to the December average rate of 428.4524, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 448.7704 was up 5.10% compared to the 2017 peak of 426.9831, 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 2,243,852 CRC
2017 Average 2,032,842 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 2,033,212 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 210,639.36 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

440.1146
406.7457
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to CRC 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 423.2235, compared to 422.5217 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 423.2235
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 422.5217

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 20.6638 CRC (High: 448.7704 / Low: 428.1065). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.4923 CRC (High: 429.5170 / Low: 425.0247).

November Spread (Volatile) ±20.6638
March Spread (Stable) ±4.4923

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 8.8815 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.8815

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 437.3339) against the same month in 2017 (average: 415.8547), the exchange rate shifted by +21.4792 (+5.17%).

2018 Avg (November) 437.3339
2017 Avg (November) 415.8547

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 429.6480 416.3365 421.6773
February 432.6766 427.1101 429.5762
March 429.5170 425.0247 427.8538
April 428.1245 422.6812 425.9685
May 423.2488 413.6883 417.8463
June 418.6384 413.8449 416.4189
July 415.4317 410.8467 413.2178
August 414.9799 406.6425 409.5264
September 423.0800 414.9799 419.1439
October 436.7379 418.2620 427.4557
November 448.7704 428.1065 437.3339
December 434.3956 425.8858 428.4524