YEARLY HIGH
0.1738 LYD
YEARLY LOW
0.1589 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1676 LYD

2018 NOK to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NOK to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.1738. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.1589.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0149 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1701 to the December average rate of 0.1618, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1738 was down 1.73% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1768, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 869 LYD
2017 Average 843 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 795 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 74.25 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1720
0.1609
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK 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 0.1692, compared to 0.1661 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1692
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1661

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0075 LYD (High: 0.1731 / Low: 0.1656). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 LYD (High: 0.1709 / Low: 0.1675).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0075
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 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 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.1697) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1711), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0014 (-0.82%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.1697
2017 Avg (February) 0.1711

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1731 0.1656 0.1701
February 0.1738 0.1670 0.1697
March 0.1729 0.1683 0.1711
April 0.1714 0.1671 0.1694
May 0.1693 0.1644 0.1673
June 0.1699 0.1662 0.1677
July 0.1709 0.1675 0.1688
August 0.1690 0.1642 0.1662
September 0.1700 0.1636 0.1674
October 0.1698 0.1641 0.1675
November 0.1671 0.1622 0.1646
December 0.1643 0.1589 0.1618