YEARLY HIGH
0.5188 LYD
YEARLY LOW
0.4896 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5046 LYD

2018 XCD to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XCD to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 0.5188. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 0.4896.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0292 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4977 to the December average rate of 0.5169, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5188 was down 3.06% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5352, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,594 LYD
2017 Average 2,577 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 2,448 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 146.03 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5194
0.4892
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 0.4964, compared to 0.5129 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0165 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4964
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5129

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0120 LYD (High: 0.5023 / Low: 0.4903). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0040 LYD (High: 0.5188 / Low: 0.5148).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0120
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0040

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 0.0057 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0057

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.5169) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5051), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0118 (+2.34%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.5169
2017 Avg (December) 0.5051

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5023 0.4903 0.4977
February 0.4948 0.4903 0.4920
March 0.4938 0.4896 0.4917
April 0.4957 0.4900 0.4918
May 0.5067 0.4956 0.5012
June 0.5072 0.5010 0.5039
July 0.5106 0.5051 0.5079
August 0.5164 0.5102 0.5129
September 0.5143 0.5096 0.5113
October 0.5156 0.5088 0.5119
November 0.5180 0.5123 0.5163
December 0.5188 0.5148 0.5169