YEARLY HIGH
0.5248 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.5121 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5173 XDR

2018 LYD to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LYD to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 21, valuing the pair at 0.5248. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.5121.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0127 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5170 to the December average rate of 0.5145, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5248 was up 0.22% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5237, 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 2,624 XDR
2017 Average 2,590 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 2,560 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 63.69 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5199
0.5141
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to XDR 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 0.5182, compared to 0.5164 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5182
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5164

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0096 XDR (High: 0.5248 / Low: 0.5152). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 XDR (High: 0.5198 / Low: 0.5153).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0096
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0029 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.5194) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5181), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0013 (+0.24%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.5194
2017 Avg (June) 0.5181

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5211 0.5137 0.5170
February 0.5225 0.5149 0.5177
March 0.5198 0.5153 0.5181
April 0.5229 0.5162 0.5189
May 0.5204 0.5155 0.5179
June 0.5248 0.5152 0.5194
July 0.5225 0.5160 0.5186
August 0.5187 0.5134 0.5157
September 0.5188 0.5128 0.5163
October 0.5224 0.5151 0.5182
November 0.5199 0.5133 0.5153
December 0.5174 0.5121 0.5145