YEARLY HIGH
55.5602 HTG
YEARLY LOW
46.9762 HTG
YEARLY AVERAGE
49.5244 HTG

2018 LYD to HTG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LYD to HTG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 55.5602. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 46.9762.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.5840 HTG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 47.9531 to the December average rate of 54.4554, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 55.5602 was up 12.58% compared to the 2017 peak of 49.3532, 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 277,801 HTG
2017 Average 233,298 HTG
Yearly Trough Low 234,881 HTG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42,919.87 HTG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

55.1288
47.0486
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to HTG 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 48.2511, compared to 50.7978 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.5468 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 48.2511
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 50.7978

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 2.9761 HTG (High: 55.5602 / Low: 52.5841). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5729 HTG (High: 48.4752 / Low: 47.9023).

December Spread (Volatile) ±2.9761
February Spread (Stable) ±0.5729

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.0203 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0203

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 54.4554) against the same month in 2017 (average: 46.7876), the exchange rate shifted by +7.6678 (+16.39%).

2018 Avg (December) 54.4554
2017 Avg (December) 46.7876

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 48.4632 46.9762 47.9531
February 48.4752 47.9023 48.2402
March 48.8394 48.1395 48.5078
April 49.0494 48.1985 48.7423
May 48.3295 47.1006 47.7219
June 49.1431 47.3062 48.3410
July 49.1788 47.4541 48.3794
August 50.0758 47.7219 48.5959
September 50.6946 49.8738 50.2118
October 52.0578 50.2521 51.0987
November 52.8200 51.0392 52.0457
December 55.5602 52.5841 54.4554