YEARLY HIGH
37.4117 DOP
YEARLY LOW
35.3466 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
36.3704 DOP

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LYD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 187,059 DOP
2017 Average 170,005 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 176,733 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,325.85 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

37.3699
35.6813
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.6944
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.0465

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.1558
April Spread (Stable) ±0.3890

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.6618 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6618

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (March) 37.1534
2017 Avg (March) 33.0354

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