YEARLY HIGH
1.9528 LYD
YEARLY LOW
1.9054 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9332 LYD

2018 XDR to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XDR to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 1.9528. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 21, dropping to 1.9054.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0474 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9344 to the December average rate of 1.9435, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.9528 was up 0.07% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.9515, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,764 LYD
2017 Average 9,654 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 9,527 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 236.98 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.9453
1.9236
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 1.9299, compared to 1.9364 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0065 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9299
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9364

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0357 LYD (High: 1.9411 / Low: 1.9054). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0168 LYD (High: 1.9408 / Low: 1.9240).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0357
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0168

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0073 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0073

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1.9435) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.9325), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0110 (+0.57%).

2018 Avg (December) 1.9435
2017 Avg (December) 1.9325

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9465 1.9189 1.9344
February 1.9422 1.9140 1.9316
March 1.9408 1.9240 1.9302
April 1.9372 1.9123 1.9272
May 1.9400 1.9216 1.9309
June 1.9411 1.9054 1.9254
July 1.9378 1.9137 1.9283
August 1.9477 1.9281 1.9392
September 1.9500 1.9274 1.9370
October 1.9414 1.9142 1.9297
November 1.9483 1.9236 1.9407
December 1.9528 1.9326 1.9435