YEARLY HIGH
1146.0846 LBP
YEARLY LOW
1076.0714 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1109.6486 LBP

2018 LYD to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LYD to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 1146.0846. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 1076.0714.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 70.0131 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1125.7856 to the December average rate of 1080.2458, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1146.0846 was up 2.37% compared to the 2017 peak of 1119.5221, 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 5,730,423 LBP
2017 Average 5,418,819 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 5,380,357 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 350,065.62 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1145.9861
1074.2694
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to LBP 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 1128.3133, compared to 1090.9839 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 37.3294 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1128.3133
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1090.9839

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 32.9209 LBP (High: 1135.7804 / Low: 1102.8595). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.7570 LBP (High: 1142.6415 / Low: 1132.8845).

May Spread (Volatile) ±32.9209
February Spread (Stable) ±9.7570

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 20.3936 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -20.3936

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 1140.0097) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1055.6134), the exchange rate shifted by +84.3964 (+8.00%).

2018 Avg (March) 1140.0097
2017 Avg (March) 1055.6134

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1140.3774 1111.3384 1125.7856
February 1142.6415 1132.8845 1138.6472
March 1146.0846 1134.1584 1140.0097
April 1143.6928 1127.7733 1137.7150
May 1135.7804 1102.8595 1117.3214
June 1115.4982 1101.9162 1110.4007
July 1107.6923 1092.9974 1101.3256
August 1103.7485 1082.5884 1091.4537
September 1101.4507 1089.4257 1095.4914
October 1099.8808 1085.1589 1093.2727
November 1090.5236 1078.7500 1084.1143
December 1086.0591 1076.0714 1080.2458