YEARLY HIGH
1.5114 BBD
YEARLY LOW
1.4264 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4670 BBD

2018 LYD to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LYD to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 1.5114. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 1, dropping to 1.4264.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0851 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4869 to the December average rate of 1.4316, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.5114 was up 2.18% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.4793, 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 7,557 BBD
2017 Average 7,183 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 7,132 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 425.42 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.5125
1.4243
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to BBD 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 1.4911, compared to 1.4430 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0481 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4911
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4430

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0360 BBD (High: 1.5094 / Low: 1.4734). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0112 BBD (High: 1.4375 / Low: 1.4264).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0360
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0112

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 0.0281 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0281

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 1.5051) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.4031), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1020 (+7.27%).

2018 Avg (March) 1.5051
2017 Avg (March) 1.4031

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5094 1.4734 1.4869
February 1.5094 1.4957 1.5041
March 1.5114 1.4987 1.5051
April 1.5103 1.4930 1.5048
May 1.4932 1.4605 1.4766
June 1.4771 1.4592 1.4688
July 1.4652 1.4493 1.4570
August 1.4506 1.4329 1.4428
September 1.4523 1.4388 1.4474
October 1.4545 1.4352 1.4457
November 1.4444 1.4286 1.4334
December 1.4375 1.4264 1.4316