YEARLY HIGH
20.8170 ETB
YEARLY LOW
19.7959 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.2927 ETB

2018 LYD to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LYD to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 20.8170. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 19.7959.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0211 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.4091 to the December average rate of 20.1840, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 20.8170 was up 3.21% compared to the 2017 peak of 20.1695, 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 104,085 ETB
2017 Average 86,164 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 98,979 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,105.50 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

20.7700
19.8636
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to ETB 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 20.5031, compared to 20.0823 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4209 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.5031
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.0823

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.6427 ETB (High: 20.8000 / Low: 20.1573). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2004 ETB (High: 20.1871 / Low: 19.9867).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.6427
November Spread (Stable) ±0.2004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.3585 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3585

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 20.6945) against the same month in 2017 (average: 15.9469), the exchange rate shifted by +4.7476 (+29.77%).

2018 Avg (March) 20.6945
2017 Avg (March) 15.9469

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.8000 20.1573 20.4091
February 20.8075 20.5343 20.6831
March 20.8170 20.5704 20.6945
April 20.8038 20.5498 20.6757
May 20.5783 20.1123 20.3173
June 20.3616 20.1030 20.2391
July 20.2857 19.8457 20.0852
August 20.1123 19.7959 19.9391
September 20.2869 19.8899 20.0676
October 20.3855 19.8994 20.1524
November 20.1871 19.9867 20.0652
December 20.3484 19.8951 20.1840