2018 LYD to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

50.8593 RUB

YEARLY LOW

41.7988 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

46.0040 RUB

2018 LYD to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LYD to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 50.8593. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 41.7988.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.0605 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 42.1228 to the December average rate of 48.3935, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 50.8593 was up 14.78% compared to the 2017 peak of 44.3120, 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 254,296 RUB

2017 Average 209,430 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 208,994 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 45,302.44 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

49.6024

41.4429

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to RUB 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 44.2881, compared to 47.7199 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.4318 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 44.2881

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 47.7199

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 4.2683 RUB (High: 47.4218 / Low: 43.1536). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5687 RUB (High: 42.4472 / Low: 41.8785).

April Spread (Volatile) ±4.2683

January Spread (Stable) ±0.5687

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.3075 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3075

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 48.9224) against the same month in 2017 (average: 42.2983), the exchange rate shifted by +6.6241 (+15.66%).

2018 Avg (September) 48.9224

2017 Avg (September) 42.2983

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	42.4472	41.8785	42.1228
February	44.0140	41.7988	42.7687
March	43.6448	42.3970	42.9951
April	47.4218	43.1536	45.7223
May	47.5255	44.9713	46.0205
June	46.9494	45.2070	46.0992
July	46.3233	45.1275	45.7846
August	49.4599	45.5698	47.9192
September	50.8593	47.5470	48.9224
October	48.2574	46.9302	47.6149
November	48.8633	47.0229	47.6851
December	49.9758	47.3745	48.3935