YEARLY HIGH
51.9136 KGS
YEARLY LOW
48.8186 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
50.1963 KGS

2018 LYD to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LYD to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 51.9136. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 48.8186.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0950 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 51.3275 to the December average rate of 49.1814, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 51.9136 was up 0.99% compared to the 2017 peak of 51.4025, 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 259,568 KGS
2017 Average 246,945 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 244,093 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,475.12 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

51.6841
48.9237
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to KGS 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 51.0400, compared to 49.3527 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.6873 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 51.0400
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 49.3527

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 1.4147 KGS (High: 51.3592 / Low: 49.9445). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3788 KGS (High: 49.3800 / Low: 49.0012).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.4147
December Spread (Stable) ±0.3788

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.8452 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8452

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 51.3275) against the same month in 2017 (average: 48.4731), the exchange rate shifted by +2.8544 (+5.89%).

2018 Avg (January) 51.3275
2017 Avg (January) 48.4731

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 51.9136 50.8835 51.3275
February 51.7555 50.8988 51.3923
March 51.5904 51.0718 51.2966
April 51.7212 51.1169 51.4540
May 51.3592 49.9445 50.6088
June 50.4755 49.6876 50.1608
July 50.0462 49.4180 49.7033
August 49.4197 48.8186 49.1538
September 49.4787 49.0198 49.3112
October 49.8301 49.2171 49.5277
November 49.6172 49.0728 49.2387
December 49.3800 49.0012 49.1814