YEARLY HIGH
1.9763 LYD
YEARLY LOW
1.8645 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9220 LYD

2018 JOD to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JOD to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 1.9763. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 1.8645.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1118 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8957 to the December average rate of 1.9683, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.9763 was down 3.25% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.0427, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,881 LYD
2017 Average 9,819 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 9,323 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 558.84 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.9778
1.8638
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JOD 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 1.8907, compared to 1.9533 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0626 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8907
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9533

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0457 LYD (High: 1.9132 / Low: 1.8675). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0156 LYD (High: 1.9763 / Low: 1.9606).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0457
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0156

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 0.0215 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0215

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1.9683) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.9247), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0436 (+2.27%).

2018 Avg (December) 1.9683
2017 Avg (December) 1.9247

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9132 1.8675 1.8957
February 1.8860 1.8670 1.8742
March 1.8808 1.8645 1.8736
April 1.8879 1.8665 1.8733
May 1.9301 1.8878 1.9091
June 1.9318 1.9071 1.9184
July 1.9448 1.9239 1.9346
August 1.9672 1.9433 1.9535
September 1.9560 1.9382 1.9468
October 1.9641 1.9380 1.9498
November 1.9732 1.9516 1.9666
December 1.9763 1.9606 1.9683