YEARLY HIGH
0.4229 LYD
YEARLY LOW
0.4079 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4149 LYD

2018 PGK to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PGK to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.4229. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 21, dropping to 0.4079.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0150 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4174 to the December average rate of 0.4150, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4229 was down 7.06% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4550, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,114 LYD
2017 Average 2,183 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 2,039 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 74.95 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4199
0.4085
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 0.4139, compared to 0.4160 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4139
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4160

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0101 LYD (High: 0.4229 / Low: 0.4128). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 LYD (High: 0.4179 / Low: 0.4142).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0101
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0041 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.4174) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4504), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0330 (-7.33%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.4174
2017 Avg (January) 0.4504

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4229 0.4128 0.4174
February 0.4163 0.4090 0.4134
March 0.4163 0.4081 0.4122
April 0.4125 0.4079 0.4095
May 0.4186 0.4105 0.4148
June 0.4182 0.4115 0.4161
July 0.4205 0.4149 0.4175
August 0.4218 0.4159 0.4189
September 0.4179 0.4142 0.4158
October 0.4154 0.4105 0.4130
November 0.4190 0.4137 0.4156
December 0.4180 0.4120 0.4150