YEARLY HIGH
276.1859 KZT
YEARLY LOW
239.6718 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
252.7740 KZT

2018 LYD to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LYD to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 276.1859. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 239.6718.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 36.5142 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 243.0091 to the December average rate of 266.3426, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 276.1859 was up 9.45% compared to the 2017 peak of 252.3338, 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 1,380,930 KZT
2017 Average 1,171,952 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 1,198,359 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 182,570.84 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

268.8285
238.9969
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to KZT 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 243.5150, compared to 262.0330 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 18.5180 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 243.5150
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 262.0330

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 17.6605 KZT (High: 274.9368 / Low: 257.2763). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.2479 KZT (High: 243.0189 / Low: 239.7710).

September Spread (Volatile) ±17.6605
March Spread (Stable) ±3.2479

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.8368 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8368

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 266.3426) against the same month in 2017 (average: 244.5607), the exchange rate shifted by +21.7819 (+8.91%).

2018 Avg (December) 266.3426
2017 Avg (December) 244.5607

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 245.9864 239.7065 243.0091
February 245.9001 239.6718 242.1110
March 243.0189 239.7710 241.4829
April 248.0332 240.1578 244.5325
May 246.3139 239.7001 242.6957
June 252.0010 242.1090 247.2585
July 252.6229 247.6809 250.8652
August 263.8492 251.3094 257.9562
September 274.9368 257.2763 265.6018
October 268.9317 262.4346 265.7901
November 268.5254 261.7351 265.6420
December 276.1859 263.9802 266.3426