2018 LYD to MYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.0308 MYR

YEARLY LOW

2.9032 MYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.9585 MYR

2018 LYD to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LYD to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 30, valuing the pair at 3.0308. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 4, dropping to 2.9032.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1276 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9402 to the December average rate of 2.9865, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.0308 was down 4.10% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.1603, 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 15,154 MYR

2017 Average 15,434 MYR

Yearly Trough Low 14,516 MYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 637.87 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.0148

2.9167

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to MYR 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 2.9357, compared to 2.9814 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0458 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9357

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9814

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0846 MYR (High: 2.9920 / Low: 2.9075). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0275 MYR (High: 3.0048 / Low: 2.9773).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0846

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0275

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0132 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0132

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 3.0066) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.0884), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0818 (-2.65%).

2018 Avg (October) 3.0066

2017 Avg (October) 3.0884

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.9920	2.9075	2.9402
February	2.9750	2.9267	2.9427
March	2.9551	2.9140	2.9381
April	2.9466	2.9042	2.9249
May	2.9844	2.9060	2.9318
June	2.9620	2.9032	2.9363
July	2.9682	2.9263	2.9492
August	2.9860	2.9371	2.9530
September	3.0048	2.9773	2.9954
October	3.0308	2.9834	3.0066
November	3.0243	2.9815	2.9979
December	3.0075	2.9667	2.9865