YEARLY HIGH
2.4660 PEN
YEARLY LOW
2.3514 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4099 PEN

2018 LYD to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LYD to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 2.4660. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 4, dropping to 2.3514.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1147 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3909 to the December average rate of 2.4084, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.4660 was down 0.86% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.4875, 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 12,330 PEN
2017 Average 11,709 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 11,757 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 573.33 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.4531
2.3663
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to PEN 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 2.4214, compared to 2.3983 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0231 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4214
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3983

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0585 PEN (High: 2.4257 / Low: 2.3672). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0149 PEN (High: 2.4256 / Low: 2.4106).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0585
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0149

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0156 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0156

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 2.4459) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.2890), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1568 (+6.85%).

2018 Avg (March) 2.4459
2017 Avg (March) 2.2890

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4257 2.3672 2.3909
February 2.4658 2.4181 2.4434
March 2.4660 2.4291 2.4459
April 2.4412 2.4212 2.4303
May 2.4375 2.3908 2.4164
June 2.4166 2.3864 2.4018
July 2.4081 2.3687 2.3864
August 2.3984 2.3514 2.3735
September 2.4110 2.3824 2.3950
October 2.4362 2.3858 2.4086
November 2.4256 2.4106 2.4178
December 2.4312 2.3862 2.4084