YEARLY HIGH
0.0089 LYD
YEARLY LOW
0.0076 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0084 LYD

2018 LKR to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LKR to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0089. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0076.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0013 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0087 to the December average rate of 0.0077, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0089 was down 8.16% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0097, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 44 LYD
2017 Average 46 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 38 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.29 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0088
0.0076
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR 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 0.0086, compared to 0.0082 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0086
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0082

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0004 LYD (High: 0.0086 / Low: 0.0081). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 LYD (High: 0.0086 / Low: 0.0085).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0087) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0095), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0008 (-8.31%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0087
2017 Avg (January) 0.0095

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0089 0.0086 0.0087
February 0.0086 0.0085 0.0086
March 0.0086 0.0085 0.0085
April 0.0086 0.0084 0.0085
May 0.0087 0.0085 0.0086
June 0.0087 0.0085 0.0086
July 0.0087 0.0086 0.0086
August 0.0087 0.0085 0.0086
September 0.0086 0.0081 0.0084
October 0.0082 0.0079 0.0081
November 0.0081 0.0078 0.0079
December 0.0078 0.0076 0.0077