YEARLY HIGH
0.6386 EUR
YEARLY LOW
0.6020 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6211 EUR

2018 LYD to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LYD to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 30, valuing the pair at 0.6386. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.6020.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0367 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6094 to the December average rate of 0.6292, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6386 was down 4.20% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6666, 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 3,193 EUR
2017 Average 3,181 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 3,010 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 183.42 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6327
0.6070
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to EUR 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 0.6158, compared to 0.6264 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0105 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6158
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6264

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0180 EUR (High: 0.6355 / Low: 0.6175). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0086 EUR (High: 0.6138 / Low: 0.6052).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0180
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0086

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0059 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0059

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.6292) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6215), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0077 (+1.24%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.6292
2017 Avg (October) 0.6215

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6190 0.6044 0.6094
February 0.6190 0.6020 0.6091
March 0.6138 0.6052 0.6101
April 0.6190 0.6075 0.6129
May 0.6357 0.6187 0.6246
June 0.6360 0.6220 0.6289
July 0.6266 0.6177 0.6230
August 0.6355 0.6175 0.6251
September 0.6257 0.6157 0.6212
October 0.6386 0.6219 0.6292
November 0.6379 0.6254 0.6305
December 0.6348 0.6243 0.6292