2018 LYD to NGN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

272.4528 NGN

YEARLY LOW

258.4213 NGN

YEARLY AVERAGE

264.9997 NGN

2018 LYD to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LYD to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 272.4528. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 258.4213.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.0315 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 267.7436 to the December average rate of 260.5689, 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 272.4528 was up 1.15% compared to the 2017 peak of 269.3604, 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 1,362,264 NGN

2017 Average 1,199,819 NGN

Yearly Trough Low 1,292,107 NGN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 70,157.40 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

272.1762

259.3735

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to NGN 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 268.5202, compared to 261.4792 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.0410 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 268.5202

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 261.4792

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 7.5773 NGN (High: 271.6981 / Low: 264.1209). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9148 NGN (High: 271.9774 / Low: 270.0626).

January Spread (Volatile) ±7.5773

March Spread (Stable) ±1.9148

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 4.8204 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.8204

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 271.1093) against the same month in 2017 (average: 221.1826), the exchange rate shifted by +49.9267 (+22.57%).

2018 Avg (February) 271.1093

2017 Avg (February) 221.1826

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	271.6981	264.1209	267.7436
February	272.4528	269.7936	271.1093
March	271.9774	270.0626	271.0319
April	271.8493	268.5282	270.7413
May	269.2251	263.1037	265.9209
June	266.6194	262.5676	264.5743
July	264.1026	261.2125	262.7126
August	262.6796	258.5440	260.4404
September	264.1203	259.6905	262.0405
October	264.3636	260.8427	262.6261
November	263.2333	258.4213	260.4865
December	261.8224	259.2857	260.5689