2018 LYD to XPF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 LYD to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the LYD to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 30, valuing the pair at 76.2105. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 71.8331.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.3774 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 72.7201 to the December average rate of 75.0807, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 76.2105 was down 4.54% compared to the 2017 peak of 79.8322, 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 XPF 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 73.4893, compared to 74.7444 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2551 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 2.1515 XPF (High: 75.8362 / Low: 73.6847). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0242 XPF (High: 73.2431 / Low: 72.2189).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.7077 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 75.0823) against the same month in 2017 (average: 74.1651), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9173 (+1.24%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73.8694 | 72.1261 | 72.7201 |
| February | 73.8710 | 71.8331 | 72.6898 |
| March | 73.2431 | 72.2189 | 72.8068 |
| April | 73.8672 | 72.4993 | 73.1428 |
| May | 75.8649 | 73.8344 | 74.5299 |
| June | 75.8947 | 74.2270 | 75.0463 |
| July | 74.7711 | 73.7094 | 74.3386 |
| August | 75.8362 | 73.6847 | 74.5972 |
| September | 74.6600 | 73.4757 | 74.1250 |
| October | 76.2105 | 74.2070 | 75.0823 |
| November | 76.1202 | 74.6348 | 75.2428 |
| December | 75.7460 | 74.5013 | 75.0807 |