YEARLY HIGH
2626.2431 MGA
YEARLY LOW
2316.9047 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
2449.6380 MGA

2018 LYD to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LYD to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 2626.2431. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 2316.9047.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 309.3384 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2410.6272 to the December average rate of 2542.1065, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2626.2431 was up 9.44% compared to the 2017 peak of 2399.8192, 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 13,131,216 MGA
2017 Average 11,212,140 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 11,584,523 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,546,692.23 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2599.2125
2350.2093
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to MGA 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 2409.9776, compared to 2489.2985 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 79.3209 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2409.9776
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2489.2985

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 140.5288 MGA (High: 2626.2431 / Low: 2485.7143). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 46.0048 MGA (High: 2443.6073 / Low: 2397.6025).

December Spread (Volatile) ±140.5288
April Spread (Stable) ±46.0048

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 49.5214 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -49.5214

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 2542.1065) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2363.4749), the exchange rate shifted by +178.6316 (+7.56%).

2018 Avg (December) 2542.1065
2017 Avg (December) 2363.4749

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2433.8730 2380.8856 2410.6272
February 2433.8152 2344.8568 2383.3465
March 2426.8586 2316.9047 2370.9595
April 2443.6073 2397.6025 2419.8141
May 2444.8364 2382.3529 2405.8960
June 2503.6752 2419.7080 2469.2222
July 2466.8712 2383.8361 2435.7360
August 2419.9793 2361.5108 2386.2146
September 2492.8997 2415.8492 2462.1614
October 2563.5622 2482.0868 2531.1101
November 2624.1481 2523.5206 2578.4622
December 2626.2431 2485.7143 2542.1065