YEARLY HIGH
4.9987 TRY
YEARLY LOW
2.7523 TRY
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.5404 TRY

2018 LYD to TRY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LYD to TRY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 13, valuing the pair at 4.9987. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 2.7523.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2464 TRY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8037 to the December average rate of 3.8015, the exchange rate registered a net change of 35.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.9987 was up 71.35% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.9173, 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 24,994 TRY
2017 Average 13,096 TRY
Yearly Trough Low 13,762 TRY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,231.98 TRY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.7464
2.6271
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to TRY 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 3.0512, compared to 4.0296 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9784 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0512
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.0296

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 1.3905 TRY (High: 4.9987 / Low: 3.6082). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0736 TRY (High: 2.8860 / Low: 2.8124).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.3905
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0736

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.3665 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3665

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 4.2846) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.5652), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7193 (+67.02%).

2018 Avg (August) 4.2846
2017 Avg (August) 2.5652

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.8412 2.7523 2.8037
February 2.8860 2.8124 2.8468
March 3.0332 2.8547 2.9300
April 3.1132 2.9870 3.0566
May 3.4960 3.0677 3.2697
June 3.4968 3.2932 3.4004
July 3.5707 3.3314 3.4762
August 4.9987 3.6082 4.2846
September 4.8194 4.3600 4.5698
October 4.4656 3.9652 4.2033
November 3.9551 3.6931 3.8421
December 3.8698 3.7068 3.8015