YEARLY HIGH
0.0785 LYD
YEARLY LOW
0.0748 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0766 LYD

2018 EGP to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EGP to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 0.0785. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 22, dropping to 0.0748.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0037 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0760 to the December average rate of 0.0780, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0785 was down 13.72% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0909, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 392 LYD
2017 Average 391 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 374 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18.42 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0783
0.0749
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 0.0757, compared to 0.0775 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0757
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0775

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0019 LYD (High: 0.0768 / Low: 0.0749). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 LYD (High: 0.0782 / Low: 0.0777).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0019
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0780) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0766), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0014 (+1.78%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0780
2017 Avg (December) 0.0766

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0768 0.0749 0.0760
February 0.0756 0.0748 0.0752
March 0.0757 0.0750 0.0754
April 0.0759 0.0748 0.0752
May 0.0766 0.0753 0.0761
June 0.0767 0.0758 0.0762
July 0.0772 0.0763 0.0767
August 0.0780 0.0771 0.0776
September 0.0778 0.0769 0.0773
October 0.0778 0.0767 0.0773
November 0.0782 0.0777 0.0780
December 0.0785 0.0777 0.0780