YEARLY HIGH
0.1740 LYD
YEARLY LOW
0.1637 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1690 LYD

2018 MOP to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MOP to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 0.1740. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 0.1637.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0103 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1671 to the December average rate of 0.1734, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1740 was down 3.57% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1805, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 870 LYD
2017 Average 868 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 819 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 51.52 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1743
0.1635
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP 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 0.1662, compared to 0.1717 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0056 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1662
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1717

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0043 LYD (High: 0.1689 / Low: 0.1646). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 LYD (High: 0.1738 / Low: 0.1723).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0043
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

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 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.1734) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1696), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0037 (+2.21%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.1734
2017 Avg (December) 0.1696

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1689 0.1646 0.1671
February 0.1659 0.1643 0.1650
March 0.1653 0.1637 0.1646
April 0.1656 0.1637 0.1644
May 0.1694 0.1652 0.1675
June 0.1696 0.1674 0.1684
July 0.1708 0.1689 0.1698
August 0.1726 0.1705 0.1715
September 0.1720 0.1705 0.1711
October 0.1725 0.1701 0.1714
November 0.1738 0.1723 0.1731
December 0.1740 0.1725 0.1734