2018 LYD to YER Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LYD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |