YEARLY HIGH
0.0217 LYD
YEARLY LOW
0.0181 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0189 LYD

2018 AFN to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AFN to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 0.0217. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 17, dropping to 0.0181.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0036 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0193 to the December average rate of 0.0185, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0217 was up 0.46% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0216, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 109 LYD
2017 Average 103 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 91 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17.90 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0194
0.0182
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 0.0191, compared to 0.0186 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0191
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0186

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0034 LYD (High: 0.0217 / Low: 0.0183). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 LYD (High: 0.0192 / Low: 0.0190).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0034
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.0185) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0199), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0014 (-6.85%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.0185
2017 Avg (November) 0.0199

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0195 0.0191 0.0193
February 0.0193 0.0191 0.0192
March 0.0192 0.0190 0.0191
April 0.0192 0.0189 0.0190
May 0.0192 0.0189 0.0191
June 0.0192 0.0187 0.0190
July 0.0193 0.0185 0.0188
August 0.0193 0.0188 0.0191
September 0.0188 0.0182 0.0184
October 0.0185 0.0181 0.0183
November 0.0217 0.0183 0.0185
December 0.0187 0.0183 0.0185