YEARLY HIGH
0.1153 LYD
YEARLY LOW
0.0888 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1037 LYD

2018 LSL to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LSL to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 0.1153. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 0.0888.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0265 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1104 to the December average rate of 0.0980, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1153 was up 1.23% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1139, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 576 LYD
2017 Average 524 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 444 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 132.35 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1142
0.0919
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 0.1093, compared to 0.0981 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0112 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1093
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0981

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0104 LYD (High: 0.1047 / Low: 0.0943). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 LYD (High: 0.1138 / Low: 0.1106).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0104
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0061 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0061

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.1124) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1079), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0045 (+4.16%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.1124
2017 Avg (February) 0.1079

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1127 0.1087 0.1104
February 0.1153 0.1090 0.1124
March 0.1138 0.1106 0.1121
April 0.1124 0.1075 0.1099
May 0.1102 0.1059 0.1080
June 0.1088 0.0989 0.1028
July 0.1052 0.0995 0.1024
August 0.1047 0.0943 0.0999
September 0.0977 0.0888 0.0938
October 0.0978 0.0931 0.0952
November 0.1022 0.0965 0.0990
December 0.1025 0.0958 0.0980