YEARLY HIGH
1.3581 AWG
YEARLY LOW
1.2837 AWG
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3147 AWG

2018 LYD to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LYD to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 1.3581. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 1, dropping to 1.2837.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0744 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3311 to the December average rate of 1.2886, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.3581 was up 2.24% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.3283, 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 6,791 AWG
2017 Average 6,448 AWG
Yearly Trough Low 6,419 AWG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 372.02 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.3527
1.2828
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to AWG 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 1.3331, compared to 1.2963 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0368 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3331
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2963

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0332 AWG (High: 1.3519 / Low: 1.3187). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0101 AWG (High: 1.2938 / Low: 1.2837).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0332
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0101

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0232 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0232

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1.3469) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.2632), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0837 (+6.62%).

2018 Avg (February) 1.3469
2017 Avg (February) 1.2632

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3519 1.3187 1.3311
February 1.3581 1.3377 1.3469
March 1.3508 1.3376 1.3433
April 1.3509 1.3343 1.3436
May 1.3364 1.3053 1.3204
June 1.3204 1.3047 1.3133
July 1.3106 1.2961 1.3031
August 1.3001 1.2854 1.2931
September 1.3075 1.2950 1.3013
October 1.3091 1.2918 1.3012
November 1.3003 1.2860 1.2902
December 1.2938 1.2837 1.2886