YEARLY HIGH
0.1476 LYD
YEARLY LOW
0.1421 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1453 LYD

2018 MAD to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MAD to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 16, valuing the pair at 0.1476. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 21, dropping to 0.1421.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0055 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1454 to the December average rate of 0.1465, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1476 was up 0.49% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1469, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MAD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 738 LYD
2017 Average 718 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 711 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27.61 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1472
0.1431
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to LYD 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 0.1444, compared to 0.1462 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1444
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1462

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0029 LYD (High: 0.1472 / Low: 0.1443). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 LYD (High: 0.1476 / Low: 0.1461).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0029
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.1467) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1445), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0022 (+1.50%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.1467
2017 Avg (November) 0.1445

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1461 0.1444 0.1454
February 0.1458 0.1431 0.1447
March 0.1455 0.1438 0.1447
April 0.1452 0.1434 0.1443
May 0.1446 0.1425 0.1438
June 0.1445 0.1421 0.1434
July 0.1463 0.1442 0.1451
August 0.1474 0.1446 0.1462
September 0.1476 0.1461 0.1469
October 0.1472 0.1443 0.1459
November 0.1476 0.1456 0.1467
December 0.1474 0.1454 0.1465