YEARLY HIGH
6.2927 NOK
YEARLY LOW
5.7549 NOK
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.9671 NOK

2018 LYD to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LYD to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 6.2927. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 5.7549.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5378 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.8782 to the December average rate of 6.1807, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6.2927 was up 1.98% compared to the 2017 peak of 6.1706, 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 31,464 NOK
2017 Average 29,680 NOK
Yearly Trough Low 28,775 NOK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,688.92 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6.2142
5.8127
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to NOK 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 5.9102, compared to 6.0240 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1138 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.9102
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.0240

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.2622 NOK (High: 6.0388 / Low: 5.7766). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1181 NOK (High: 5.9696 / Low: 5.8514).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2622
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1181

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0467 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0467

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 6.1807) against the same month in 2017 (average: 6.0885), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0923 (+1.52%).

2018 Avg (December) 6.1807
2017 Avg (December) 6.0885

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.0388 5.7766 5.8782
February 5.9873 5.7549 5.8929
March 5.9409 5.7842 5.8462
April 5.9861 5.8327 5.9030
May 6.0826 5.9062 5.9784
June 6.0176 5.8872 5.9628
July 5.9696 5.8514 5.9238
August 6.0909 5.9173 6.0188
September 6.1137 5.8812 5.9757
October 6.0934 5.8882 5.9706
November 6.1664 5.9829 6.0746
December 6.2927 6.0868 6.1807