YEARLY HIGH
15.3341 MXN
YEARLY LOW
13.3201 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.0944 MXN

2018 LYD to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LYD to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 14, valuing the pair at 15.3341. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 7, dropping to 13.3201.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0140 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.0564 to the December average rate of 14.3766, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 15.3341 was down 0.26% compared to the 2017 peak of 15.3744, 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 76,670 MXN
2017 Average 67,873 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 66,600 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,070.06 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

15.0157
13.4678
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to MXN 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 14.2016, compared to 13.9873 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2143 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.2016
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.9873

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 1.1084 MXN (High: 14.6244 / Low: 13.5160). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4363 MXN (High: 14.2432 / Low: 13.8070).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.1084
February Spread (Stable) ±0.4363

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.0455 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0455

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 14.8867) against the same month in 2017 (average: 13.0104), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8763 (+14.42%).

2018 Avg (June) 14.8867
2017 Avg (June) 13.0104

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.4822 13.7774 14.0564
February 14.2432 13.8070 14.0195
March 14.1666 13.7043 13.9928
April 14.2685 13.5496 13.8234
May 14.7042 14.1401 14.4307
June 15.3341 14.4057 14.8867
July 14.4886 13.4373 13.8412
August 13.8498 13.3201 13.5968
September 14.0226 13.5570 13.7492
October 14.6244 13.5160 13.8646
November 14.7178 14.1495 14.4953
December 14.7326 14.0424 14.3766