YEARLY HIGH
117.7177 LRD
YEARLY LOW
91.4816 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
105.4155 LRD

2018 LYD to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LYD to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 117.7177. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 91.4816.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26.2361 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 94.3168 to the December average rate of 112.8122, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 117.7177 was up 27.28% compared to the 2017 peak of 92.4849, 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 588,589 LRD
2017 Average 375,979 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 457,408 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 131,180.68 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

115.1252
92.4251
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to LRD 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 98.3378, compared to 112.4933 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 14.1555 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 98.3378
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 112.4933

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 8.9113 LRD (High: 117.7177 / Low: 108.8064). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4036 LRD (High: 113.6180 / Low: 112.2144).

July Spread (Volatile) ±8.9113
December Spread (Stable) ±1.4036

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 2.3831 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3831

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 113.0901) against the same month in 2017 (average: 67.0173), the exchange rate shifted by +46.0728 (+68.75%).

2018 Avg (July) 113.0901
2017 Avg (July) 67.0173

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 97.0562 92.2041 94.3168
February 98.5095 91.4816 94.9727
March 99.4145 97.8236 98.6471
April 99.3760 97.8865 98.6400
May 101.4622 97.3553 98.8418
June 109.4180 101.1320 104.6084
July 117.7177 108.8064 113.0901
August 111.8765 109.2447 110.7071
September 115.5115 111.1492 112.0568
October 114.1817 112.1261 113.2335
November 114.1942 112.1268 113.0599
December 113.6180 112.2144 112.8122