YEARLY HIGH
2.7668 PLN
YEARLY LOW
2.5009 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6469 PLN

2018 LYD to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LYD to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 30, valuing the pair at 2.7668. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 2.5009.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2660 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5355 to the December average rate of 2.6993, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.7668 was down 5.38% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.9241, 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 13,834 PLN
2017 Average 13,542 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 12,504 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,329.76 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.7286
2.5179
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to PLN 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 2.5997, compared to 2.6941 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0943 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5997
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6941

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.1233 PLN (High: 2.7557 / Low: 2.6324). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0510 PLN (High: 2.7301 / Low: 2.6791).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1233
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0510

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0150 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0150

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 2.7095) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.6505), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0590 (+2.23%).

2018 Avg (October) 2.7095
2017 Avg (October) 2.6505

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5945 2.5040 2.5355
February 2.5852 2.5009 2.5387
March 2.5927 2.5351 2.5686
April 2.6186 2.5238 2.5700
May 2.7557 2.6324 2.6769
June 2.7534 2.6546 2.7087
July 2.7446 2.6446 2.6939
August 2.7301 2.6422 2.6790
September 2.7011 2.6391 2.6716
October 2.7668 2.6742 2.7095
November 2.7464 2.6885 2.7110
December 2.7301 2.6791 2.6993