YEARLY HIGH
0.2265 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.2169 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2215 KWD

2018 LYD to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LYD to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 20, valuing the pair at 0.2265. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.2169.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0096 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2235 to the December average rate of 0.2176, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2265 was up 1.59% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2230, 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 1,133 KWD
2017 Average 1,089 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 1,084 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48.12 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2266
0.2168
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to KWD 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 0.2242, compared to 0.2188 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0054 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2242
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2188

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0043 KWD (High: 0.2263 / Low: 0.2220). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 KWD (High: 0.2187 / Low: 0.2171).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0043
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0030 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.2258) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2146), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0112 (+5.23%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.2258
2017 Avg (April) 0.2146

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2263 0.2220 0.2235
February 0.2264 0.2243 0.2254
March 0.2263 0.2246 0.2256
April 0.2265 0.2247 0.2258
May 0.2248 0.2208 0.2228
June 0.2234 0.2207 0.2221
July 0.2221 0.2194 0.2205
August 0.2197 0.2174 0.2186
September 0.2201 0.2178 0.2192
October 0.2207 0.2179 0.2193
November 0.2187 0.2171 0.2178
December 0.2185 0.2169 0.2176