YEARLY HIGH
0.3851 LYD
YEARLY LOW
0.3634 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3745 LYD

2018 QAR to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the QAR to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 0.3851. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 0.3634.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0217 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3695 to the December average rate of 0.3831, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3851 was down 3.05% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3972, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,926 LYD
2017 Average 1,894 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 1,817 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 108.46 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3852
0.3631
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 0.3684, compared to 0.3806 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0122 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3684
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3806

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0099 LYD (High: 0.3738 / Low: 0.3639). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 LYD (High: 0.3845 / Low: 0.3818).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0099
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0044 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0044

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.3831) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3721), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0110 (+2.95%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.3831
2017 Avg (December) 0.3721

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3738 0.3639 0.3695
February 0.3672 0.3638 0.3652
March 0.3665 0.3634 0.3649
April 0.3679 0.3639 0.3650
May 0.3761 0.3679 0.3720
June 0.3764 0.3719 0.3740
July 0.3790 0.3749 0.3770
August 0.3833 0.3787 0.3808
September 0.3818 0.3778 0.3795
October 0.3827 0.3776 0.3800
November 0.3845 0.3818 0.3833
December 0.3851 0.3780 0.3831