YEARLY HIGH
0.9872 LYD
YEARLY LOW
0.8922 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9438 LYD

2018 NZD to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NZD to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 0.9872. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 0.8922.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0950 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9757 to the December average rate of 0.9507, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.9872 was down 4.91% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0381, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,936 LYD
2017 Average 4,950 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 4,461 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 475.09 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.9830
0.8953
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD 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 0.9598, compared to 0.9277 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0321 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9598
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9277

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0387 LYD (High: 0.9802 / Low: 0.9415). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0199 LYD (High: 0.9430 / Low: 0.9231).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0387
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0199

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0205 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0205

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.9757) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.0189), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0432 (-4.24%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.9757
2017 Avg (January) 1.0189

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9872 0.9603 0.9757
February 0.9831 0.9549 0.9712
March 0.9763 0.9543 0.9637
April 0.9802 0.9415 0.9621
May 0.9594 0.9269 0.9416
June 0.9620 0.9255 0.9447
July 0.9430 0.9231 0.9321
August 0.9383 0.9082 0.9238
September 0.9225 0.9019 0.9116
October 0.9141 0.8922 0.9026
November 0.9631 0.9282 0.9454
December 0.9697 0.9332 0.9507