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