2018 LYD to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.7517 QAR

YEARLY LOW

2.5967 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.6709 QAR

2018 LYD to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LYD to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 2.7517. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 1, dropping to 2.5967.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1550 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7062 to the December average rate of 2.6104, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.7517 was down 3.87% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.8623, 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 13,758 QAR

2017 Average 13,208 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 12,983 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 774.94 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.7536

2.5955

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to QAR 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 2.7144, compared to 2.6273 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0871 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7144

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6273

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0729 QAR (High: 2.7483 / Low: 2.6754). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0189 QAR (High: 2.6194 / Low: 2.6005).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0729

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0189

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0513 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0513

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 2.7404) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.5545), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1860 (+7.28%).

2018 Avg (March) 2.7404

2017 Avg (March) 2.5545

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.7483	2.6754	2.7062
February	2.7487	2.7230	2.7383
March	2.7517	2.7285	2.7404
April	2.7484	2.7179	2.7395
May	2.7183	2.6588	2.6882
June	2.6892	2.6565	2.6740
July	2.6675	2.6385	2.6525
August	2.6408	2.6087	2.6259
September	2.6469	2.6194	2.6353
October	2.6481	2.6128	2.6314
November	2.6194	2.6005	2.6087
December	2.6452	2.5967	2.6104