YEARLY HIGH
100.4594 PKR
YEARLY LOW
81.3432 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
89.0153 PKR

2018 LYD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LYD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 100.4594. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 81.3432.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.1161 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 82.2710 to the December average rate of 99.5187, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 100.4594 was up 23.48% compared to the 2017 peak of 81.3546, 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 502,297 PKR
2017 Average 378,215 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 406,716 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 95,580.73 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

101.2434
80.5463
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to PKR 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 84.9558, compared to 93.0747 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.1189 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 84.9558
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 93.0747

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 8.5533 PKR (High: 97.1818 / Low: 88.6286). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6939 PKR (High: 83.5094 / Low: 82.8156).

October Spread (Volatile) ±8.5533
February Spread (Stable) ±0.6939

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.8275 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8275

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 99.5187) against the same month in 2017 (average: 79.6255), the exchange rate shifted by +19.8931 (+24.98%).

2018 Avg (December) 99.5187
2017 Avg (December) 79.6255

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 83.4340 81.3432 82.2710
February 83.5094 82.8156 83.2295
March 87.3904 82.9230 84.5894
April 87.3395 86.4320 87.0058
May 86.5396 84.4865 85.4155
June 89.7786 84.6862 87.2239
July 94.0023 88.1480 90.7578
August 89.8188 87.9231 88.9304
September 89.6739 88.9318 89.2754
October 97.1818 88.6286 93.9609
November 96.4444 95.0394 96.0053
December 100.4594 95.7010 99.5187