YEARLY HIGH
828.0509 KRW
YEARLY LOW
781.3078 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
806.8473 KRW

2018 LYD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LYD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 24, valuing the pair at 828.0509. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 6, dropping to 781.3078.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 46.7431 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 792.4529 to the December average rate of 804.2534, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 828.0509 was down 1.54% compared to the 2017 peak of 841.0139, 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 4,140,255 KRW
2017 Average 4,058,805 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 3,906,539 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 233,715.42 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

821.9246
789.7737
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to KRW 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 802.3506, compared to 811.3440 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.9935 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 802.3506
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 811.3440

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 40.8048 KRW (High: 822.1126 / Low: 781.3078). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 15.3383 KRW (High: 819.8021 / Low: 804.4638).

June Spread (Volatile) ±40.8048
September Spread (Stable) ±15.3383

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 11.5731 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.5731

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 819.2454) against the same month in 2017 (average: 827.8029), the exchange rate shifted by -8.5575 (-1.03%).

2018 Avg (October) 819.2454
2017 Avg (October) 827.8029

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 806.0934 782.1590 792.4529
February 827.8189 801.1935 811.9579
March 816.6813 798.9470 806.4302
April 814.3543 793.1609 804.4237
May 805.1589 786.4138 794.7778
June 822.1126 781.3078 804.0607
July 827.6923 808.0637 817.4253
August 819.5071 801.1100 808.8887
September 819.8021 804.4638 810.5791
October 828.0509 804.1600 819.2454
November 815.2057 798.7238 807.6723
December 811.2656 792.5707 804.2534