YEARLY HIGH
2.9801 RON
YEARLY LOW
2.7994 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.8908 RON

2018 LYD to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LYD to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 30, valuing the pair at 2.9801. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 2.7994.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1807 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8345 to the December average rate of 2.9255, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.9801 was down 1.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.0155, 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 14,901 RON
2017 Average 14,535 RON
Yearly Trough Low 13,997 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 903.57 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.9490
2.8241
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to RON 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 2.8672, compared to 2.9144 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0471 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8672
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9144

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0942 RON (High: 2.9564 / Low: 2.8622). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0456 RON (High: 2.9111 / Low: 2.8656).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0942
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0456

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0356 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0356

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 2.9365) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.8525), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0840 (+2.94%).

2018 Avg (October) 2.9365
2017 Avg (October) 2.8525

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.8759 2.8146 2.8345
February 2.8827 2.7994 2.8358
March 2.8679 2.8204 2.8444
April 2.8891 2.8192 2.8565
May 2.9541 2.8666 2.8993
June 2.9698 2.8964 2.9330
July 2.9215 2.8577 2.8974
August 2.9564 2.8622 2.9034
September 2.9111 2.8656 2.8849
October 2.9801 2.9011 2.9365
November 2.9708 2.9189 2.9386
December 2.9562 2.8972 2.9255