YEARLY HIGH
0.0841 LYD
YEARLY LOW
0.0786 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0812 LYD

2018 MDL to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MDL to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 0.0841. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 0.0786.

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 0.0794 to the December average rate of 0.0813, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0841 was up 4.60% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0804, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 420 LYD
2017 Average 378 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 393 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27.37 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0837
0.0790
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 0.0803, compared to 0.0820 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0803
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0820

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0020 LYD (High: 0.0823 / Low: 0.0803). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 LYD (High: 0.0807 / Low: 0.0797).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0020
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.0833) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0765), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0068 (+8.93%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.0833
2017 Avg (August) 0.0765

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0800 0.0789 0.0794
February 0.0803 0.0786 0.0797
March 0.0807 0.0797 0.0802
April 0.0814 0.0803 0.0808
May 0.0819 0.0804 0.0812
June 0.0812 0.0798 0.0807
July 0.0830 0.0810 0.0822
August 0.0841 0.0823 0.0833
September 0.0829 0.0815 0.0822
October 0.0823 0.0803 0.0813
November 0.0824 0.0811 0.0815
December 0.0824 0.0809 0.0813