YEARLY HIGH
2.7757 AED
YEARLY LOW
2.6195 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6942 AED

2018 LYD to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LYD to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 2.7757. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 2.6195.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1561 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7307 to the December average rate of 2.6292, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.7757 was up 2.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.7167, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,878 AED
2017 Average 13,191 AED
Yearly Trough Low 13,098 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 780.72 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.7776
2.6157
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to AED 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 2.7384, compared to 2.6501 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0882 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7384
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6501

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0664 AED (High: 2.7721 / Low: 2.7057). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0206 AED (High: 2.6401 / Low: 2.6195).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0664
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0206

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0516 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0516

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 2.7642) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.5766), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1875 (+7.28%).

2018 Avg (March) 2.7642
2017 Avg (March) 2.5766

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.7721 2.7057 2.7307
February 2.7721 2.7470 2.7624
March 2.7757 2.7525 2.7642
April 2.7735 2.7418 2.7635
May 2.7422 2.6823 2.7119
June 2.7129 2.6800 2.6975
July 2.6910 2.6616 2.6759
August 2.6641 2.6317 2.6498
September 2.6672 2.6425 2.6582
October 2.6714 2.6358 2.6551
November 2.6527 2.6236 2.6325
December 2.6401 2.6195 2.6292