YEARLY HIGH
1.1209 NZD
YEARLY LOW
1.0130 NZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0603 NZD

2018 LYD to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LYD to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 7, valuing the pair at 1.1209. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 1.0130.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1079 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0249 to the December average rate of 1.0520, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1209 was up 3.91% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0786, 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 5,604 NZD
2017 Average 5,055 NZD
Yearly Trough Low 5,065 NZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 539.41 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1163
1.0166
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to NZD 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 1.0421, compared to 1.0784 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0363 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0421
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0784

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0420 NZD (High: 1.0621 / Low: 1.0202). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0228 NZD (High: 1.0833 / Low: 1.0604).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0420
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0228

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0501 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0501

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 1.1080) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.0369), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0711 (+6.86%).

2018 Avg (October) 1.1080
2017 Avg (October) 1.0369

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0414 1.0130 1.0249
February 1.0472 1.0172 1.0297
March 1.0479 1.0242 1.0377
April 1.0621 1.0202 1.0396
May 1.0788 1.0424 1.0621
June 1.0805 1.0395 1.0587
July 1.0833 1.0604 1.0728
August 1.1011 1.0657 1.0826
September 1.1088 1.0840 1.0970
October 1.1209 1.0940 1.1080
November 1.0773 1.0384 1.0579
December 1.0716 1.0313 1.0520