2018 LYD to DOP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 LYD to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the LYD to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 37.4117. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 5, dropping to 35.3466.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0652 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.0521 to the December average rate of 36.0685, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 37.4117 was up 5.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 35.5650, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LYD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
LYD to DOP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 36.6944, compared to 36.0465 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6479 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 1.1558 DOP (High: 36.5023 / Low: 35.3466). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3890 DOP (High: 37.3818 / Low: 36.9928).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.6618 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 37.1534) against the same month in 2017 (average: 33.0354), the exchange rate shifted by +4.1179 (+12.47%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36.5849 | 35.5709 | 36.0521 |
| February | 37.0679 | 36.5188 | 36.7921 |
| March | 37.4117 | 36.9390 | 37.1534 |
| April | 37.3818 | 36.9928 | 37.2292 |
| May | 37.0375 | 36.1755 | 36.5673 |
| June | 36.5696 | 36.0985 | 36.3723 |
| July | 36.3077 | 35.8826 | 36.1633 |
| August | 36.3263 | 35.7450 | 35.9512 |
| September | 36.3828 | 35.8453 | 36.1757 |
| October | 36.5023 | 35.3466 | 36.0982 |
| November | 36.0723 | 35.6321 | 35.8221 |
| December | 36.3642 | 35.6909 | 36.0685 |