YEARLY HIGH
1.1328 BND
YEARLY LOW
0.9759 BND
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0317 BND

2018 LYD to BND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LYD to BND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 1.1328. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 10, dropping to 0.9759.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1569 BND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9826 to the December average rate of 1.1236, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1328 was up 12.35% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0082, 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 5,664 BND
2017 Average 4,956 BND
Yearly Trough Low 4,879 BND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 784.63 BND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1377
0.9685
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to BND 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 1.0013, compared to 1.0620 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0607 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0013
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0620

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.1500 BND (High: 1.1328 / Low: 0.9827). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0109 BND (High: 0.9868 / Low: 0.9759).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1500
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0109

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0521 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0521

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1.1236) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.9861), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1374 (+13.94%).

2018 Avg (December) 1.1236
2017 Avg (December) 0.9861

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9868 0.9759 0.9826
February 1.0040 0.9849 0.9927
March 0.9958 0.9837 0.9899
April 0.9990 0.9834 0.9906
May 1.0834 0.9786 0.9980
June 1.1149 0.9759 1.0541
July 1.1028 0.9787 1.0341
August 1.0959 0.9825 1.0865
September 1.0971 0.9896 1.0701
October 1.0257 0.9936 1.0180
November 1.1290 0.9833 1.0400
December 1.1328 0.9827 1.1236