YEARLY HIGH
1.9056 LYD
YEARLY LOW
1.7380 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8200 LYD

2018 FKP to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FKP to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 1.9056. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 1.7380.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1676 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8587 to the December average rate of 1.7698, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.9056 was up 2.92% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.8516, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,528 LYD
2017 Average 8,971 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 8,690 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 837.99 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.8787
1.7599
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 1.8459, compared to 1.7942 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0517 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8459
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7942

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0825 LYD (High: 1.8361 / Low: 1.7536). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0287 LYD (High: 1.8236 / Low: 1.7949).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0825
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0287

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0451 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0451

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 1.8688) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.7943), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0745 (+4.15%).

2018 Avg (April) 1.8688
2017 Avg (April) 1.7943

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8984 1.8261 1.8587
February 1.8943 1.8225 1.8575
March 1.8843 1.8331 1.8563
April 1.9056 1.8330 1.8688
May 1.8362 1.8031 1.8237
June 1.8315 1.7910 1.8102
July 1.8236 1.7949 1.8086
August 1.8128 1.7621 1.7839
September 1.8301 1.7773 1.8019
October 1.8361 1.7536 1.8009
November 1.8276 1.7779 1.8000
December 1.7881 1.7380 1.7698