YEARLY HIGH
99.5522 JMD
YEARLY LOW
89.2929 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
94.5039 JMD

2018 LYD to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LYD to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 3, valuing the pair at 99.5522. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 20, dropping to 89.2929.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.2593 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 92.3337 to the December average rate of 91.5178, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 99.5522 was up 3.08% compared to the 2017 peak of 96.5771, 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 497,761 JMD
2017 Average 460,767 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 446,464 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 51,296.62 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

99.3920
89.8946
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to JMD 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 94.0797, compared to 94.9281 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8484 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 94.0797
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 94.9281

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 5.1830 JMD (High: 97.5072 / Low: 92.3243). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2112 JMD (High: 93.4244 / Low: 92.2132).

October Spread (Volatile) ±5.1830
May Spread (Stable) ±1.2112

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 4.8593 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.8593

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 98.6006) against the same month in 2017 (average: 95.3070), the exchange rate shifted by +3.2935 (+3.46%).

2018 Avg (September) 98.6006
2017 Avg (September) 95.3070

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 93.9370 91.3466 92.3337
February 95.8972 93.6558 94.5435
March 96.5562 94.7901 95.7337
April 95.0126 93.0594 93.8896
May 93.4244 92.2132 92.7185
June 97.1564 92.8862 95.2593
July 97.1901 93.8687 95.4060
August 99.2412 96.6475 97.8128
September 99.5522 97.6888 98.6006
October 97.5072 92.3243 95.5453
November 91.8853 89.2929 90.6861
December 92.5375 90.3878 91.5178