YEARLY HIGH
680.1451 KPW
YEARLY LOW
641.8577 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
660.1564 KPW

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LYD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,400,726 KPW
2017 Average 3,232,351 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 3,209,288 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 191,437.25 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

680.6053
640.9323
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 670.9725
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 649.3403

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

January Spread (Volatile) ±16.2159
December Spread (Stable) ±5.0272

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.6590

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (March) 677.2992
2017 Avg (March) 631.4122

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