YEARLY HIGH
39.5335 PHP
YEARLY LOW
36.6806 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
38.6201 PHP

2018 LYD to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LYD to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 39.5335. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 36.6806.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8530 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.5611 to the December average rate of 37.7909, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 39.5335 was up 4.07% compared to the 2017 peak of 37.9867, 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 197,668 PHP
2017 Average 180,980 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 183,403 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,264.77 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

39.3821
37.3956
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to PHP 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 38.7511, compared to 38.4891 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2620 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38.7511
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 38.4891

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 1.9444 PHP (High: 38.6249 / Low: 36.6806). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5779 PHP (High: 39.5335 / Low: 38.9556).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.9444
March Spread (Stable) ±0.5779

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.1606 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1606

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 39.2166) against the same month in 2017 (average: 35.2333), the exchange rate shifted by +3.9833 (+11.31%).

2018 Avg (March) 39.2166
2017 Avg (March) 35.2333

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 38.6249 36.6806 37.5611
February 39.4623 38.5064 39.0152
March 39.5335 38.9556 39.2166
April 39.5311 38.5479 39.1457
May 38.9188 38.3204 38.5806
June 39.3432 38.3623 38.9872
July 39.1776 38.4837 38.8760
August 38.7517 38.1142 38.4220
September 39.3876 38.7341 39.0505
October 39.2178 38.4465 38.9779
November 38.2209 37.3459 37.8172
December 38.1226 37.3034 37.7909