YEARLY HIGH
0.3633 LYD
YEARLY LOW
0.2001 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2901 LYD

2018 TRY to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TRY to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.3633. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 0.2001.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1633 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3567 to the December average rate of 0.2631, the exchange rate registered a net change of -26.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3633 was down 11.47% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4104, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 TRY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 18,166 LYD
2017 Average 19,122 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 10,003 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,163.79 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3705
0.2052
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY 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 0.3295, compared to 0.2507 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0788 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3295
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2507

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0771 LYD (High: 0.2771 / Low: 0.2001). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0091 LYD (High: 0.3556 / Low: 0.3465).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0771
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0091

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0523 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0523

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.3567) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3826), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0259 (-6.77%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.3567
2017 Avg (January) 0.3826

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3633 0.3520 0.3567
February 0.3556 0.3465 0.3513
March 0.3503 0.3297 0.3414
April 0.3348 0.3212 0.3272
May 0.3260 0.2860 0.3062
June 0.3037 0.2860 0.2942
July 0.3002 0.2801 0.2878
August 0.2771 0.2001 0.2355
September 0.2294 0.2075 0.2190
October 0.2522 0.2239 0.2382
November 0.2708 0.2528 0.2604
December 0.2698 0.2584 0.2631