YEARLY HIGH
17.8814 HNL
YEARLY LOW
16.3870 HNL
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.5358 HNL

2018 LYD to HNL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LYD to HNL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 17, valuing the pair at 17.8814. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 16.3870.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4944 HNL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.5670 to the December average rate of 17.3697, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 17.8814 was up 2.85% compared to the 2017 peak of 17.3852, 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 89,407 HNL
2017 Average 84,288 HNL
Yearly Trough Low 81,935 HNL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,472.04 HNL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

17.8582
17.2714
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to HNL 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 17.6767, compared to 17.3949 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2818 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.6767
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.3949

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 1.1541 HNL (High: 17.5411 / Low: 16.3870). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1525 HNL (High: 17.8722 / Low: 17.7197).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.1541
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1525

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2569 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2569

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 17.8093) against the same month in 2017 (average: 16.5142), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2951 (+7.84%).

2018 Avg (April) 17.8093
2017 Avg (April) 16.5142

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.7960 17.3869 17.5670
February 17.8300 17.6242 17.7494
March 17.8722 17.7197 17.7817
April 17.8814 17.6643 17.8093
May 17.6741 17.4551 17.5524
June 17.6981 17.4786 17.6003
July 17.5978 17.3722 17.4700
August 17.4203 17.2062 17.3203
September 17.4874 17.3135 17.4065
October 17.5309 17.2805 17.4063
November 17.4911 17.2749 17.3966
December 17.5411 16.3870 17.3697