2018 LYD to MRO Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

269.0352 MRO

YEARLY LOW

149.9897 MRO

YEARLY AVERAGE

260.6532 MRO

2018 LYD to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LYD to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 269.0352. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 149.9897.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 119.0455 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 263.8374 to the December average rate of 255.5479, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 269.0352 was down 0.21% compared to the 2017 peak of 269.5936, 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 1,345,176 MRO

2017 Average 1,292,610 MRO

Yearly Trough Low 749,948 MRO

Transaction Impact: A difference of 595,227.48 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

269.3093

249.4528

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to MRO 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 265.0331, compared to 256.2734 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.7597 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 265.0331

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 256.2734

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 109.6467 MRO (High: 259.6364 / Low: 149.9897). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9941 MRO (High: 256.5977 / Low: 254.6035).

October Spread (Volatile) ±109.6467

December Spread (Stable) ±1.9941

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 7.3747 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -7.3747

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 267.6546) against the same month in 2017 (average: 252.0138), the exchange rate shifted by +15.6408 (+6.21%).

2018 Avg (March) 267.6546

2017 Avg (March) 252.0138

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	268.3019	260.5529	263.8374
February	268.6792	265.8652	267.2787
March	269.0352	266.5569	267.6546
April	268.7447	264.8200	267.4773
May	265.7857	259.9620	262.6602
June	262.7306	259.3753	261.2903
July	261.1722	257.6320	259.3887
August	258.9298	255.7554	257.2563
September	259.6022	256.8345	258.4822
October	259.6364	149.9897	251.1075
November	257.8170	255.0000	255.8577
December	256.5977	254.6035	255.5479