YEARLY HIGH
0.0414 LYD
YEARLY LOW
0.0386 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0401 LYD

2018 MUR to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MUR to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 0.0414. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 21, dropping to 0.0386.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0028 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0408 to the December average rate of 0.0407, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0414 was down 1.40% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0420, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 207 LYD
2017 Average 202 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 193 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.22 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0410
0.0391
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR 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 0.0400, compared to 0.0402 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0400
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0402

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0020 LYD (High: 0.0414 / Low: 0.0395). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 LYD (High: 0.0404 / Low: 0.0401).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0020
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0408) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0401), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+1.61%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0408
2017 Avg (February) 0.0401

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0412 0.0402 0.0408
February 0.0414 0.0395 0.0408
March 0.0406 0.0399 0.0402
April 0.0399 0.0390 0.0395
May 0.0396 0.0389 0.0392
June 0.0401 0.0386 0.0394
July 0.0403 0.0395 0.0399
August 0.0406 0.0398 0.0402
September 0.0404 0.0401 0.0402
October 0.0404 0.0397 0.0401
November 0.0406 0.0399 0.0403
December 0.0410 0.0403 0.0407