2018 LYD to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

418.9232 XOF

YEARLY LOW

394.8607 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

407.4144 XOF

2018 LYD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LYD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 30, valuing the pair at 418.9232. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 394.8607.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.0624 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 399.7366 to the December average rate of 412.7127, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 418.9232 was down 4.31% compared to the 2017 peak of 437.7863, 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 2,094,616 XOF

2017 Average 2,089,335 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 1,974,304 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 120,312.08 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

415.0068

398.1666

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to XOF 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 403.9647, compared to 410.8641 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.8993 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 403.9647

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 410.8641

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 11.8263 XOF (High: 416.8653 / Low: 405.0390). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.6301 XOF (High: 402.6116 / Low: 396.9815).

August Spread (Volatile) ±11.8263

March Spread (Stable) ±5.6301

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 3.8903 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.8903

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 412.7215) against the same month in 2017 (average: 407.6794), the exchange rate shifted by +5.0422 (+1.24%).

2018 Avg (October) 412.7215

2017 Avg (October) 407.6794

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	406.0540	396.4715	399.7366
February	406.0628	394.8607	399.5700
March	402.6116	396.9815	400.2134
April	406.0423	398.5228	402.0602
May	417.0235	405.8618	409.6850
June	417.1873	408.0198	412.5234
July	411.0108	405.1747	408.6330
August	416.8653	405.0390	410.0548
September	410.3999	403.8900	407.4589
October	418.9232	407.9098	412.7215
November	418.4264	410.2613	413.6034
December	416.3698	409.5278	412.7127