2018 LYD to EGP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 LYD to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the LYD to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 22, valuing the pair at 13.3750. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 12.7468.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6282 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.1603 to the December average rate of 12.8207, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 13.3750 was up 0.05% compared to the 2017 peak of 13.3689, 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 EGP 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 13.2107, compared to 12.9093 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3014 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.3320 EGP (High: 13.3449 / Low: 13.0129). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0766 EGP (High: 12.8673 / Low: 12.7907).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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 0.1579 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 13.2944) against the same month in 2017 (average: 12.7312), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5632 (+4.42%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13.3449 | 13.0129 | 13.1603 |
| February | 13.3683 | 13.2275 | 13.2895 |
| March | 13.3402 | 13.2118 | 13.2646 |
| April | 13.3750 | 13.1783 | 13.2944 |
| May | 13.2788 | 13.0577 | 13.1365 |
| June | 13.1900 | 13.0383 | 13.1188 |
| July | 13.1095 | 12.9601 | 13.0299 |
| August | 12.9709 | 12.8220 | 12.8936 |
| September | 13.0124 | 12.8569 | 12.9440 |
| October | 13.0335 | 12.8584 | 12.9423 |
| November | 12.8673 | 12.7907 | 12.8255 |
| December | 12.8744 | 12.7468 | 12.8207 |