YEARLY HIGH
0.0292 LYD
YEARLY LOW
0.0272 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0284 LYD

2018 GMD to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GMD to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 1, valuing the pair at 0.0292. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 0.0272.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0020 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0280 to the December average rate of 0.0282, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0292 was down 13.77% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0339, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 146 LYD
2017 Average 152 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 136 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.92 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0289
0.0279
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 0.0283, compared to 0.0284 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0283
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0284

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0013 LYD (High: 0.0285 / Low: 0.0272). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 LYD (High: 0.0284 / Low: 0.0281).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.0288) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0301), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0013 (-4.28%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.0288
2017 Avg (July) 0.0301

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0285 0.0272 0.0280
February 0.0283 0.0277 0.0281
March 0.0282 0.0279 0.0281
April 0.0284 0.0279 0.0281
May 0.0290 0.0284 0.0287
June 0.0291 0.0287 0.0289
July 0.0292 0.0285 0.0288
August 0.0290 0.0286 0.0288
September 0.0289 0.0280 0.0285
October 0.0282 0.0278 0.0280
November 0.0283 0.0279 0.0282
December 0.0284 0.0281 0.0282