YEARLY HIGH
1.0297 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.9253 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9818 AUD

2018 LYD to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LYD to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 24, valuing the pair at 1.0297. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 0.9253.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1044 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9346 to the December average rate of 1.0000, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.0297 was up 5.39% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.9770, 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 5,149 AUD
2017 Average 4,684 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 4,626 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 522.24 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.0263
0.9263
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to AUD 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 0.9670, compared to 0.9967 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0298 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9670
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9967

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0535 AUD (High: 1.0207 / Low: 0.9672). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0189 AUD (High: 0.9918 / Low: 0.9730).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0535
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0189

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0293 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0293

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 1.0180) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.9376), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0804 (+8.57%).

2018 Avg (October) 1.0180
2017 Avg (October) 0.9376

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9454 0.9253 0.9346
February 0.9722 0.9367 0.9559
March 0.9865 0.9534 0.9703
April 0.9917 0.9679 0.9798
May 0.9979 0.9657 0.9808
June 1.0005 0.9552 0.9803
July 0.9918 0.9730 0.9837
August 1.0086 0.9719 0.9847
September 1.0175 0.9929 1.0055
October 1.0297 0.9994 1.0180
November 0.9981 0.9739 0.9887
December 1.0207 0.9672 1.0000