YEARLY HIGH
13.3750 EGP
YEARLY LOW
12.7468 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.0600 EGP

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 66,875 EGP
2017 Average 64,053 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 63,734 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,141.01 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

13.3417
12.7733
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.2107
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.9093

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3320
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0766

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 0.1579 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1579

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (April) 13.2944
2017 Avg (April) 12.7312

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