YEARLY HIGH
11.6858 MVR
YEARLY LOW
11.0186 MVR
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.3264 MVR

2018 LYD to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LYD to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 11.6858. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 1, dropping to 11.0186.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6672 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.4515 to the December average rate of 11.0628, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 11.6858 was up 2.51% compared to the 2017 peak of 11.4000, 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 58,429 MVR
2017 Average 55,427 MVR
Yearly Trough Low 55,093 MVR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,335.94 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

11.6829
11.0064
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to MVR 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 11.5144, compared to 11.1383 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3761 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.5144
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.1383

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.2774 MVR (High: 11.6227 / Low: 11.3454). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0891 MVR (High: 11.1077 / Low: 11.0186).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2774
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0891

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1607 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1607

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 11.6078) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10.8768), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7310 (+6.72%).

2018 Avg (April) 11.6078
2017 Avg (April) 10.8768

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.6227 11.3454 11.4515
February 11.6679 11.5422 11.6090
March 11.6834 11.5780 11.6266
April 11.6858 11.5333 11.6078
May 11.5350 11.3258 11.4472
June 11.4477 11.2410 11.3444
July 11.3232 11.1594 11.2390
August 11.2130 11.0813 11.1355
September 11.2130 11.0791 11.1617
October 11.2364 11.0822 11.1552
November 11.1648 11.0357 11.0760
December 11.1077 11.0186 11.0628