YEARLY HIGH
0.6217 LYD
YEARLY LOW
0.5869 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6001 LYD

2018 TOP to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TOP to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 0.6217. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 5, dropping to 0.5869.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0348 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5986 to the December average rate of 0.6135, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6217 was down 2.71% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6389, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,108 LYD
2017 Average 3,074 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 2,934 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 174.02 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6155
0.5910
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 0.5981, compared to 0.6022 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5981
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6022

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0237 LYD (High: 0.6115 / Low: 0.5879). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0056 LYD (High: 0.6016 / Low: 0.5960).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0237
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0056

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0029 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.6135) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5967), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0168 (+2.82%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.6135
2017 Avg (December) 0.5967

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6034 0.5906 0.5986
February 0.6053 0.5959 0.6005
March 0.6023 0.5929 0.5977
April 0.6051 0.5927 0.5977
May 0.6115 0.5879 0.5981
June 0.6012 0.5907 0.5959
July 0.5974 0.5869 0.5930
August 0.6041 0.5967 0.6000
September 0.6016 0.5960 0.5980
October 0.6050 0.5963 0.6002
November 0.6113 0.6044 0.6082
December 0.6217 0.6070 0.6135