YEARLY HIGH
39.2792 MKD
YEARLY LOW
37.0667 MKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
38.2390 MKD

2018 LYD to MKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LYD to MKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 24, valuing the pair at 39.2792. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 37.0667.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2125 MKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.5261 to the December average rate of 38.7291, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 39.2792 was down 4.31% compared to the 2017 peak of 41.0465, 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 196,396 MKD
2017 Average 195,982 MKD
Yearly Trough Low 185,334 MKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,062.29 MKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

38.9164
37.3893
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to MKD 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 37.9100, compared to 38.5681 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6582 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.9100
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 38.5681

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 1.0876 MKD (High: 39.1123 / Low: 38.0248). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5574 MKD (High: 37.8151 / Low: 37.2577).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.0876
March Spread (Stable) ±0.5574

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.2549 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2549

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 38.7457) against the same month in 2017 (average: 38.2670), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4787 (+1.25%).

2018 Avg (October) 38.7457
2017 Avg (October) 38.2670

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 38.1131 37.2169 37.5261
February 38.1170 37.0667 37.5166
March 37.8151 37.2577 37.5732
April 38.1617 37.4221 37.7528
May 39.1333 38.0904 38.4586
June 39.1548 38.2672 38.6324
July 38.6637 38.1005 38.3816
August 39.1123 38.0248 38.5091
September 38.5487 37.9174 38.2541
October 39.2792 38.3497 38.7457
November 39.1067 38.5486 38.7891
December 39.0247 38.3681 38.7291