2018 LYD to NAD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 LYD to NAD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the LYD to NAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 10.9470. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 8.6402.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3068 NAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.0589 to the December average rate of 10.1914, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 10.9470 was up 3.39% compared to the 2017 peak of 10.5880, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LYD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
LYD to NAD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 9.1574, compared to 10.2128 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0554 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.9140 NAD (High: 10.1066 / Low: 9.1926). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2566 NAD (High: 9.0436 / Low: 8.7870).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.3808 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 10.5797) against the same month in 2017 (average: 9.6546), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9251 (+9.58%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.1960 | 8.8339 | 9.0589 |
| February | 9.1736 | 8.6402 | 8.8964 |
| March | 9.0436 | 8.7870 | 8.9196 |
| April | 9.3024 | 8.9015 | 9.1064 |
| May | 9.4285 | 9.0360 | 9.2409 |
| June | 10.1066 | 9.1926 | 9.7218 |
| July | 10.0483 | 9.5124 | 9.8035 |
| August | 10.4586 | 9.5540 | 10.1099 |
| September | 10.9470 | 10.2447 | 10.5797 |
| October | 10.7135 | 10.2189 | 10.4865 |
| November | 10.3593 | 9.7813 | 10.1057 |
| December | 10.4464 | 9.7671 | 10.1914 |