YEARLY HIGH
199.4209 YER
YEARLY LOW
178.5429 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
183.6703 YER

2018 LYD to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LYD to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 6, valuing the pair at 199.4209. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 1, dropping to 178.5429.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.8780 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 186.0777 to the December average rate of 179.1909, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 199.4209 was up 7.72% compared to the 2017 peak of 185.1333, 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 997,105 YER
2017 Average 898,684 YER
Yearly Trough Low 892,714 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 104,390.07 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

190.0885
178.2002
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to YER 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 186.7267, compared to 180.6140 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.1127 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 186.7267
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 180.6140

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 11.8202 YER (High: 199.4209 / Low: 187.6007). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3815 YER (High: 179.9244 / Low: 178.5429).

March Spread (Volatile) ±11.8202
December Spread (Stable) ±1.3815

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 3.5162 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.5162

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 189.0978) against the same month in 2017 (average: 175.3152), the exchange rate shifted by +13.7826 (+7.86%).

2018 Avg (March) 189.0978
2017 Avg (March) 175.3152

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 188.9107 184.3037 186.0777
February 188.9623 187.2043 188.2523
March 199.4209 187.6007 189.0978
April 189.0108 186.8300 188.3139
May 186.8575 182.7815 184.7977
June 184.8610 182.6255 183.8209
July 183.4428 181.3774 182.3814
August 181.5767 179.4039 180.5817
September 181.7947 180.0364 181.1614
October 182.1268 179.6124 180.9491
November 180.7794 178.7867 179.4195
December 179.9244 178.5429 179.1909