YEARLY HIGH
0.0239 LYD
YEARLY LOW
0.0197 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0218 LYD

2018 RUB to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 0.0239. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 0.0197.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0043 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0237 to the December average rate of 0.0207, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0239 was down 5.73% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0254, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RUB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 120 LYD
2017 Average 119 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 98 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21.31 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0241
0.0201
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to LYD 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 0.0226, compared to 0.0210 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0226
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0210

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0021 LYD (High: 0.0232 / Low: 0.0211). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 LYD (High: 0.0239 / Low: 0.0236).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0021
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0234) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0244), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0010 (-4.15%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0234
2017 Avg (February) 0.0244

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0239 0.0236 0.0237
February 0.0239 0.0227 0.0234
March 0.0236 0.0229 0.0233
April 0.0232 0.0211 0.0219
May 0.0222 0.0210 0.0217
June 0.0221 0.0213 0.0217
July 0.0222 0.0216 0.0218
August 0.0219 0.0202 0.0209
September 0.0210 0.0197 0.0204
October 0.0213 0.0207 0.0210
November 0.0213 0.0205 0.0210
December 0.0211 0.0200 0.0207