2018 LYD to PYG Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 LYD to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the LYD to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 24, valuing the pair at 4365.7620. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 13, dropping to 4102.2388.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 263.5232 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4197.6329 to the December average rate of 4242.1122, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4365.7620 was up 3.22% compared to the 2017 peak of 4229.6985, 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 PYG 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 4179.4543, compared to 4226.8691 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 47.4148 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 165.9914 PYG (High: 4275.1525 / Low: 4109.1612). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 41.9048 PYG (High: 4191.3962 / Low: 4149.4914).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 57.2466 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 4300.9500) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4144.2989), the exchange rate shifted by +156.6511 (+3.78%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4275.1525 | 4109.1612 | 4197.6329 |
| February | 4267.0582 | 4178.8319 | 4210.5029 |
| March | 4207.6709 | 4102.2388 | 4153.2562 |
| April | 4191.3962 | 4149.4914 | 4171.2136 |
| May | 4212.5108 | 4112.4944 | 4161.1860 |
| June | 4220.6304 | 4154.3066 | 4182.9340 |
| July | 4187.3978 | 4140.2128 | 4165.0117 |
| August | 4244.0189 | 4123.0636 | 4160.7281 |
| September | 4282.7085 | 4203.2109 | 4236.2968 |
| October | 4365.7620 | 4253.2992 | 4300.9500 |
| November | 4296.3624 | 4213.4996 | 4256.1157 |
| December | 4291.3092 | 4222.6063 | 4242.1122 |