YEARLY HIGH
0.3974 LYD
YEARLY LOW
0.3693 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3795 LYD

2018 ILS to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ILS to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.3974. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.3693.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0281 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3932 to the December average rate of 0.3722, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3974 was down 0.86% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4009, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,987 LYD
2017 Average 1,937 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 1,846 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 140.59 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3953
0.3701
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 0.3813, compared to 0.3778 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3813
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3778

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0142 LYD (High: 0.3843 / Low: 0.3701). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0051 LYD (High: 0.3803 / Low: 0.3752).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0142
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0051

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0131 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0131

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.3932) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3749), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0183 (+4.88%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.3932
2017 Avg (January) 0.3749

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3974 0.3889 0.3932
February 0.3873 0.3752 0.3801
March 0.3881 0.3772 0.3834
April 0.3792 0.3707 0.3757
May 0.3843 0.3701 0.3775
June 0.3844 0.3728 0.3778
July 0.3803 0.3752 0.3768
August 0.3832 0.3714 0.3783
September 0.3883 0.3791 0.3847
October 0.3828 0.3717 0.3782
November 0.3803 0.3733 0.3766
December 0.3768 0.3693 0.3722