YEARLY HIGH
21.8371 UAH
YEARLY LOW
19.0307 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.9442 UAH

2018 LYD to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LYD to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 21.8371. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 2, dropping to 19.0307.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8063 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.1761 to the December average rate of 19.8603, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 21.8371 was up 5.53% compared to the 2017 peak of 20.6918, 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 109,185 UAH
2017 Average 95,508 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 95,154 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,031.74 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

21.3721
19.0207
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to UAH 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 19.9458, compared to 19.9427 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.9458
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.9427

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 1.1412 UAH (High: 21.8371 / Low: 20.6959). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3410 UAH (High: 20.4928 / Low: 20.1517).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.1412
October Spread (Stable) ±0.3410

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.7576 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7576

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 21.1761) against the same month in 2017 (average: 19.0433), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1328 (+11.20%).

2018 Avg (January) 21.1761
2017 Avg (January) 19.0433

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21.8371 20.6959 21.1761
February 20.9910 20.0666 20.4185
March 20.2232 19.4729 19.7947
April 20.0069 19.4801 19.6849
May 19.6290 19.0659 19.3319
June 19.4856 19.1381 19.2685
July 19.5043 19.0307 19.2167
August 20.4968 19.4832 19.8535
September 20.6036 20.2568 20.4059
October 20.4928 20.1517 20.3068
November 20.2384 19.6914 20.0129
December 20.1936 19.5643 19.8603