2018 LYD to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

55.1011 AFN

YEARLY LOW

46.0229 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

53.0689 AFN

2018 LYD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LYD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 17, valuing the pair at 55.1011. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 46.0229.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.0781 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 51.8836 to the December average rate of 54.1094, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 55.1011 was up 7.56% compared to the 2017 peak of 51.2259, 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 275,505 AFN

2017 Average 244,054 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 230,115 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 45,390.56 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

55.0332

51.5973

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to AFN 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 52.3585, compared to 53.7793 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4208 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 52.3585

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 53.7793

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 8.5199 AFN (High: 54.5429 / Low: 46.0229). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4209 AFN (High: 52.5258 / Low: 52.1049).

November Spread (Volatile) ±8.5199

March Spread (Stable) ±0.4209

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.7569 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7569

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 54.7469) against the same month in 2017 (average: 49.8827), the exchange rate shifted by +4.8641 (+9.75%).

2018 Avg (October) 54.7469

2017 Avg (October) 49.8827

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	52.4833	51.2207	51.8836
February	52.4900	51.7358	52.1598
March	52.5258	52.1049	52.2705
April	53.0110	52.1792	52.6536
May	53.0185	52.1879	52.4772
June	53.5088	52.1202	52.7063
July	53.9286	51.8159	53.0870
August	53.2964	51.9442	52.4680
September	55.0596	53.2964	54.2746
October	55.1011	53.9474	54.7469
November	54.5429	46.0229	53.9899
December	54.4998	53.4486	54.1094