YEARLY HIGH
5.9299 HKD
YEARLY LOW
5.5788 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.7489 HKD

2018 LYD to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LYD to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 5.9299. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 5.5788.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3511 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.8132 to the December average rate of 5.5990, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5.9299 was up 2.62% compared to the 2017 peak of 5.7784, 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 29,650 HKD
2017 Average 27,988 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 27,894 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,755.70 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

5.9354
5.5685
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to HKD 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 5.8432, compared to 5.6546 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1886 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.8432
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.6546

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.1434 HKD (High: 5.9002 / Low: 5.7568). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0464 HKD (High: 5.6252 / Low: 5.5788).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1434
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0464

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 0.1100 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1100

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 5.9008) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.4477), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4531 (+8.32%).

2018 Avg (March) 5.9008
2017 Avg (March) 5.4477

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.9002 5.7568 5.8132
February 5.9065 5.8481 5.8824
March 5.9299 5.8730 5.9008
April 5.9270 5.8588 5.9049
May 5.8602 5.7296 5.7948
June 5.7950 5.7261 5.7631
July 5.7505 5.6883 5.7173
August 5.6932 5.6241 5.6627
September 5.6932 5.6458 5.6721
October 5.7022 5.6284 5.6656
November 5.6541 5.5873 5.6107
December 5.6252 5.5788 5.5990