2018 LYD to JPY Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LYD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |