YEARLY HIGH
83.4122 JPY
YEARLY LOW
78.6548 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
80.9548 JPY

2018 LYD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LYD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 83.4122. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 22, dropping to 78.6548.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.7574 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 82.4911 to the December average rate of 80.2785, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 83.4122 was down 0.07% compared to the 2017 peak of 83.4746, 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 417,061 JPY
2017 Average 402,721 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 393,274 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,787.08 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

82.7631
79.4987
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to JPY 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 81.0335, compared to 80.8762 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1572 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 81.0335
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 80.8762

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 3.2502 JPY (High: 83.1147 / Low: 79.8645). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2777 JPY (High: 81.3787 / Low: 80.1009).

February Spread (Volatile) ±3.2502
June Spread (Stable) ±1.2777

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.3727 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3727

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 82.4911) against the same month in 2017 (average: 80.3920), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0991 (+2.61%).

2018 Avg (January) 82.4911
2017 Avg (January) 80.3920

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 83.4122 81.6092 82.4911
February 83.1147 79.8645 81.1434
March 80.7147 78.6548 79.7707
April 81.9845 79.8389 80.9622
May 82.0305 79.4338 80.9753
June 81.3787 80.1009 80.8579
July 82.3333 80.3231 81.1495
August 80.8333 79.1048 80.0745
September 82.6105 79.8231 81.0864
October 82.5020 80.6016 81.4740
November 81.8924 80.5086 81.1945
December 81.4899 78.7512 80.2785