2018 LYD to VEF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 LYD to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the LYD to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 23, valuing the pair at 180706.6974. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 7.3560.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 180699.3414 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.5123 to the December average rate of 177872.5231, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2367646.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 180706.6974 was up 2247830.02% compared to the 2017 peak of 8.0388, 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 VEF 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 31590.0340, compared to 152144.4382 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 120554.4043 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 103117.5197 VEF (High: 180214.9400 / Low: 77097.4203). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5537 VEF (High: 7.9097 / Low: 7.3560).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 1512.6929 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 179604.9739) against the same month in 2017 (average: 7.3822), the exchange rate shifted by +179597.5918 (+2432859.36%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.9097 | 7.3560 | 7.5123 |
| February | 21856.6038 | 7.5169 | 12281.7967 |
| March | 30411.1868 | 21729.0665 | 27380.6930 |
| April | 50278.1955 | 30211.3451 | 37639.4495 |
| May | 58959.4096 | 51089.6254 | 53549.0997 |
| June | 59010.7756 | 58295.5944 | 58681.6525 |
| July | 77713.9993 | 57978.1236 | 66311.9582 |
| August | 180214.9400 | 77097.4203 | 131165.4977 |
| September | 180430.2127 | 178756.6251 | 179819.3954 |
| October | 180706.6974 | 178299.9719 | 179604.9739 |
| November | 179509.7938 | 177491.1730 | 178092.2810 |
| December | 178603.2333 | 177215.2236 | 177872.5231 |