YEARLY HIGH
0.0205 LYD
YEARLY LOW
0.0193 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0199 LYD

2018 KGS to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KGS to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 0.0205. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 0.0193.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0012 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0195 to the December average rate of 0.0203, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0205 was down 16.44% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0245, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 102 LYD
2017 Average 101 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 96 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.11 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0204
0.0193
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.0196, compared to 0.0203 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0196
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0203

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0006 LYD (High: 0.0200 / Low: 0.0195). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 LYD (High: 0.0204 / Low: 0.0203).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.0203) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0201), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+0.98%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.0203
2017 Avg (August) 0.0201

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0197 0.0193 0.0195
February 0.0196 0.0193 0.0195
March 0.0196 0.0194 0.0195
April 0.0196 0.0193 0.0194
May 0.0200 0.0195 0.0198
June 0.0201 0.0198 0.0199
July 0.0202 0.0200 0.0201
August 0.0205 0.0202 0.0203
September 0.0204 0.0202 0.0203
October 0.0203 0.0201 0.0202
November 0.0204 0.0202 0.0203
December 0.0204 0.0203 0.0203