2018 LYD to MDL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.7207 MDL

YEARLY LOW

11.8927 MDL

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.3230 MDL

2018 LYD to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LYD to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 12.7207. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 11.8927.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8280 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.5994 to the December average rate of 12.2935, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 12.7207 was down 9.95% compared to the 2017 peak of 14.1265, 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 63,604 MDL

2017 Average 66,185 MDL

Yearly Trough Low 59,463 MDL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,140.18 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

12.6596

11.9381

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to MDL 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 12.4483, compared to 12.1977 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2506 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.4483

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.1977

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.3042 MDL (High: 12.4520 / Low: 12.1477). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1564 MDL (High: 12.5534 / Low: 12.3970).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.3042

March Spread (Stable) ±0.1564

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.2168 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2168

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 12.5404) against the same month in 2017 (average: 13.9908), the exchange rate shifted by -1.4504 (-10.37%).

2018 Avg (February) 12.5404

2017 Avg (February) 13.9908

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.6791	12.4938	12.5994
February	12.7207	12.4485	12.5404
March	12.5534	12.3970	12.4692
April	12.4587	12.2913	12.3759
May	12.4348	12.2081	12.3146
June	12.5257	12.3103	12.3900
July	12.3396	12.0521	12.1733
August	12.1562	11.8927	11.9982
September	12.2743	12.0567	12.1632
October	12.4520	12.1477	12.2953
November	12.3342	12.1395	12.2626
December	12.3609	12.1302	12.2935