YEARLY HIGH
31887.0818 IRR
YEARLY LOW
26247.7970 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
29803.2655 IRR

2018 LYD to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LYD to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 29, valuing the pair at 31887.0818. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 26247.7970.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5639.2848 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26797.6413 to the December average rate of 30247.3257, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 31887.0818 was up 21.57% compared to the 2017 peak of 26229.3317, 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 159,435,409 IRR
2017 Average 118,751,022 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 131,238,985 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,196,424.05 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

32000.9575
26324.6125
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to IRR 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 28696.4516, compared to 30910.0793 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2213.6276 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28696.4516
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30910.0793

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 3498.6323 IRR (High: 31125.0061 / Low: 27626.3738). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 312.6419 IRR (High: 31362.3723 / Low: 31049.7305).

May Spread (Volatile) ±3498.6323
September Spread (Stable) ±312.6419

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 504.4443 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -504.4443

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 31527.9287) against the same month in 2017 (average: 23565.5480), the exchange rate shifted by +7962.3807 (+33.79%).

2018 Avg (July) 31527.9287
2017 Avg (July) 23565.5480

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 27773.3495 26247.7970 26797.6413
February 28141.1201 27662.4411 27874.5667
March 28394.9434 27988.5413 28218.8814
April 28391.6591 27957.9220 28222.6022
May 31125.0061 27626.3738 29955.9350
June 31378.4740 30829.0193 31109.0831
July 31887.0818 30934.7937 31527.9287
August 31830.2608 30925.8259 31253.8013
September 31362.3723 31049.7305 31239.9373
October 31178.0493 30494.1508 30735.4930
November 30688.3152 30353.0015 30455.9896
December 30544.0581 30073.0023 30247.3257