YEARLY HIGH
0.1862 LYD
YEARLY LOW
0.1771 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1813 LYD

2018 GTQ to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GTQ to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 0.1862. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 24, dropping to 0.1771.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0091 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1830 to the December average rate of 0.1807, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1862 was down 4.61% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1952, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 931 LYD
2017 Average 947 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 885 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 45.65 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1853
0.1785
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 0.1810, compared to 0.1815 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) 0.1810
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1815

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0049 LYD (High: 0.1851 / Low: 0.1802). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 LYD (High: 0.1815 / Low: 0.1804).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0049
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0042 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.1847) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1881), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0034 (-1.79%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.1847
2017 Avg (August) 0.1881

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1851 0.1802 0.1830
February 0.1816 0.1798 0.1806
March 0.1806 0.1785 0.1795
April 0.1805 0.1785 0.1793
May 0.1830 0.1801 0.1820
June 0.1829 0.1807 0.1817
July 0.1841 0.1821 0.1831
August 0.1862 0.1822 0.1847
September 0.1823 0.1786 0.1805
October 0.1805 0.1771 0.1791
November 0.1815 0.1804 0.1810
December 0.1814 0.1799 0.1807