YEARLY HIGH
1180.9784 MMK
YEARLY LOW
987.8280 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1056.4926 MMK

2018 LYD to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LYD to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 22, valuing the pair at 1180.9784. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 8, dropping to 987.8280.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 193.1504 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1000.0284 to the December average rate of 1121.2495, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1180.9784 was up 16.97% compared to the 2017 peak of 1009.6765, 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 5,904,892 MMK
2017 Average 4,888,641 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 4,939,140 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 965,752.09 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1160.0674
982.2345
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to MMK 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 1002.7683, compared to 1110.2168 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 107.4485 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1002.7683
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1110.2168

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 79.8406 MMK (High: 1180.9784 / Low: 1101.1379). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.5797 MMK (High: 1010.0755 / Low: 1002.4958).

September Spread (Volatile) ±79.8406
March Spread (Stable) ±7.5797

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 23.9986 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -23.9986

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1134.9967) against the same month in 2017 (average: 998.8025), the exchange rate shifted by +136.1942 (+13.64%).

2018 Avg (September) 1134.9967
2017 Avg (September) 998.8025

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1005.9888 992.5408 1000.0284
February 1009.1209 996.6841 1002.4661
March 1010.0755 1002.4958 1006.2466
April 1010.6015 994.4937 1002.8205
May 1008.1745 987.8280 997.0540
June 1035.2798 990.2807 1007.9943
July 1058.1951 1020.9955 1041.2182
August 1119.5966 1055.2405 1081.4395
September 1180.9784 1101.1379 1134.9967
October 1162.8585 1099.1501 1137.1491
November 1153.4846 1135.2269 1145.2480
December 1133.6502 1103.5380 1121.2495