2018 LYD to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.8337 SAR

YEARLY LOW

2.6759 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.7512 SAR

2018 LYD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LYD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 2.8337. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 2.6759.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1578 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7881 to the December average rate of 2.6855, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.8337 was up 2.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.7735, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,169 SAR

2017 Average 13,469 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 13,380 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 789.22 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.8360

2.6718

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to SAR 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 2.7961, compared to 2.7062 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0899 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7961

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7062

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0904 SAR (High: 2.8289 / Low: 2.7385). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0207 SAR (High: 2.6966 / Low: 2.6759).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0904

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0207

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0517 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0517

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 2.8223) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.6309), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1914 (+7.28%).

2018 Avg (March) 2.8223

2017 Avg (March) 2.6309

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.8304	2.7631	2.7881
February	2.8307	2.8050	2.8205
March	2.8337	2.8103	2.8223
April	2.8309	2.7994	2.8215
May	2.8289	2.7385	2.7699
June	2.7722	2.7364	2.7547
July	2.7474	2.7179	2.7321
August	2.7201	2.6875	2.7056
September	2.7234	2.6983	2.7143
October	2.7287	2.6918	2.7112
November	2.7096	2.6796	2.6888
December	2.6966	2.6759	2.6855