YEARLY HIGH
1226.1185 CDF
YEARLY LOW
1138.3244 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1187.7420 CDF

2018 LYD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LYD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 19, valuing the pair at 1226.1185. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 28, dropping to 1138.3244.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 87.7941 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1190.4306 to the December average rate of 1163.6795, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1226.1185 was up 1.62% compared to the 2017 peak of 1206.5733, 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 6,130,593 CDF
2017 Average 5,245,651 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 5,691,622 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 438,970.52 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1222.3420
1157.8556
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to CDF 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 1201.9632, compared to 1173.5208 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 28.4425 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1201.9632
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1173.5208

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 68.9428 CDF (High: 1207.2672 / Low: 1138.3244). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.8396 CDF (High: 1220.8174 / Low: 1208.9779).

July Spread (Volatile) ±68.9428
March Spread (Stable) ±11.8396

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 22.7782 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -22.7782

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1211.3411) against the same month in 2017 (average: 893.0001), the exchange rate shifted by +318.3410 (+35.65%).

2018 Avg (February) 1211.3411
2017 Avg (February) 893.0001

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1210.6879 1151.3737 1190.4306
February 1226.1185 1203.0075 1211.3411
March 1220.8174 1208.9779 1216.9681
April 1220.3014 1204.9380 1214.9752
May 1205.4885 1179.0747 1192.1970
June 1192.7710 1177.7034 1185.8675
July 1207.2672 1138.3244 1180.4140
August 1191.0635 1161.8705 1173.4288
September 1192.7652 1169.0647 1183.5701
October 1184.5991 1165.7205 1176.8027
November 1178.5707 1150.0000 1163.2294
December 1178.5828 1148.2121 1163.6795