YEARLY HIGH
6815.0943 GNF
YEARLY LOW
6428.0576 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
6637.9124 GNF

2018 LYD to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LYD to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 6815.0943. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 6428.0576.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 387.0368 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6696.9880 to the December average rate of 6553.2963, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6815.0943 was up 2.33% compared to the 2017 peak of 6660.0350, 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 34,075,472 GNF
2017 Average 32,757,024 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 32,140,288 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,935,183.93 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6812.5192
6500.9279
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to GNF 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 6721.1965, compared to 6554.6284 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 166.5681 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6721.1965
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6554.6284

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 166.1453 GNF (High: 6594.2029 / Low: 6428.0576). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 50.4912 GNF (High: 6809.3989 / Low: 6758.9077).

August Spread (Volatile) ±166.1453
March Spread (Stable) ±50.4912

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 129.7271 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -129.7271

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 6786.5533) against the same month in 2017 (average: 6531.9421), the exchange rate shifted by +254.6112 (+3.90%).

2018 Avg (April) 6786.5533
2017 Avg (April) 6531.9421

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6798.1761 6635.7818 6696.9880
February 6804.3645 6738.6659 6774.1533
March 6809.3989 6758.9077 6778.9243
April 6815.0943 6731.2645 6786.5533
May 6726.7671 6599.8944 6656.8262
June 6674.7169 6586.2348 6633.7340
July 6663.0037 6552.1837 6592.6599
August 6594.2029 6428.0576 6526.8938
September 6614.1304 6532.1409 6561.1020
October 6629.0909 6502.4379 6564.8426
November 6576.3128 6486.8419 6528.9757
December 6603.2316 6498.7773 6553.2963