YEARLY HIGH
0.1793 LYD
YEARLY LOW
0.1686 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1740 LYD

2018 HKD to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HKD to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 0.1793. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 0.1686.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0106 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1720 to the December average rate of 0.1786, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1793 was down 3.89% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1865, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,481 LYD
2017 Average 4,468 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 4,216 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 265.36 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1795
0.1684
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 0.1712, compared to 0.1769 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0057 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1712
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1769

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0042 LYD (High: 0.1737 / Low: 0.1695). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 LYD (High: 0.1771 / Low: 0.1756).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0042
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

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 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.1786) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1747), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0039 (+2.22%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.1786
2017 Avg (December) 0.1747

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1737 0.1695 0.1720
February 0.1710 0.1693 0.1700
March 0.1703 0.1686 0.1695
April 0.1707 0.1687 0.1694
May 0.1745 0.1706 0.1726
June 0.1746 0.1726 0.1735
July 0.1758 0.1739 0.1749
August 0.1778 0.1756 0.1766
September 0.1771 0.1756 0.1763
October 0.1777 0.1754 0.1765
November 0.1790 0.1769 0.1782
December 0.1793 0.1778 0.1786