2018 LYD to KPW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 LYD to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the LYD to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 680.1451. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 1, dropping to 641.8577.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 38.2874 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 669.0993 to the December average rate of 644.2384, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 680.1451 was up 2.18% compared to the 2017 peak of 665.6632, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LYD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
LYD to KPW Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 670.9725, compared to 649.3403 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 21.6322 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 16.2159 KPW (High: 679.2453 / Low: 663.0293). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.0272 KPW (High: 646.8849 / Low: 641.8577).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and March, 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 12.6590 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 677.2992) against the same month in 2017 (average: 631.4122), the exchange rate shifted by +45.8870 (+7.27%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 679.2453 | 663.0293 | 669.0993 |
| February | 679.2453 | 673.0763 | 676.8592 |
| March | 680.1451 | 674.4341 | 677.2992 |
| April | 679.6233 | 671.8313 | 677.1422 |
| May | 671.9301 | 657.2073 | 664.4832 |
| June | 664.7021 | 656.6462 | 660.9520 |
| July | 659.3407 | 652.1739 | 655.6461 |
| August | 652.7642 | 644.8243 | 649.2517 |
| September | 653.5440 | 647.4820 | 651.3315 |
| October | 654.5455 | 645.8280 | 650.5549 |
| November | 649.9589 | 642.8571 | 645.0194 |
| December | 646.8849 | 641.8577 | 644.2384 |