2018 LYD to SDG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

34.5290 SDG

YEARLY LOW

5.1552 SDG

YEARLY AVERAGE

16.9780 SDG

2018 LYD to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LYD to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 30, valuing the pair at 34.5290. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 5.1552.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29.3738 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.2132 to the December average rate of 34.0706, the exchange rate registered a net change of 553.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 34.5290 was up 569.58% compared to the 2017 peak of 5.1568, 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 172,645 SDG

2017 Average 23,833 SDG

Yearly Trough Low 25,776 SDG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 146,868.82 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

37.0421

2.3197

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to SDG 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 11.9293, compared to 22.0268 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.0975 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.9293

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.0268

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 21.5602 SDG (High: 34.5290 / Low: 12.9688). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1385 SDG (High: 5.2937 / Low: 5.1552).

October Spread (Volatile) ±21.5602

January Spread (Stable) ±0.1385

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2831 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2831

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 24.7784) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.8785), the exchange rate shifted by +19.8999 (+407.91%).

2018 Avg (October) 24.7784

2017 Avg (October) 4.8785

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	5.2937	5.1552	5.2132
February	13.6477	5.2930	12.5555
March	13.7422	13.5338	13.6093
April	13.7058	13.5338	13.6198
May	13.5642	13.1851	13.3367
June	13.2993	13.1324	13.2411
July	13.1868	13.0452	13.1185
August	13.1093	12.8993	13.0003
September	13.1104	12.9496	13.0445
October	34.5290	12.9688	24.7784
November	34.3345	34.0065	34.1486
December	34.2197	33.9286	34.0706