YEARLY HIGH
0.0283 LYD
YEARLY LOW
0.0267 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0275 LYD

2018 DOP to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DOP to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 5, valuing the pair at 0.0283. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 0.0267.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0016 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0277 to the December average rate of 0.0277, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0283 was down 8.87% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0310, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 141 LYD
2017 Average 147 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 134 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.81 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0280
0.0268
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 0.0273, compared to 0.0277 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0273
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0277

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0009 LYD (High: 0.0283 / Low: 0.0274). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 LYD (High: 0.0270 / Low: 0.0268).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.0277) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0287), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0010 (-3.59%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.0277
2017 Avg (October) 0.0287

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0281 0.0273 0.0277
February 0.0274 0.0270 0.0272
March 0.0271 0.0267 0.0269
April 0.0270 0.0268 0.0269
May 0.0276 0.0270 0.0273
June 0.0277 0.0273 0.0275
July 0.0279 0.0275 0.0277
August 0.0280 0.0275 0.0278
September 0.0279 0.0275 0.0276
October 0.0283 0.0274 0.0277
November 0.0281 0.0277 0.0279
December 0.0280 0.0275 0.0277