YEARLY HIGH
6.6486 SEK
YEARLY LOW
5.9064 SEK
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.3744 SEK

2018 LYD to SEK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LYD to SEK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 30, valuing the pair at 6.6486. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 5.9064.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7422 SEK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.9811 to the December average rate of 6.4697, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6.6486 was up 4.31% compared to the 2017 peak of 6.3741, 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 33,243 SEK
2017 Average 30,654 SEK
Yearly Trough Low 29,532 SEK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,711.00 SEK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6.6005
5.9248
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to SEK 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 6.2557, compared to 6.4932 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2375 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.2557
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.4932

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.3529 SEK (High: 6.2593 / Low: 5.9064). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1205 SEK (High: 6.5520 / Low: 6.4315).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.3529
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1205

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0601 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0601

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 6.5388) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.9735), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5653 (+9.46%).

2018 Avg (October) 6.5388
2017 Avg (October) 5.9735

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.0824 5.9095 5.9811
February 6.2593 5.9064 6.0523
March 6.3136 6.1320 6.2020
April 6.5291 6.2528 6.3676
May 6.6449 6.3515 6.4631
June 6.5904 6.3242 6.4679
July 6.5093 6.3472 6.4288
August 6.6346 6.3769 6.5442
September 6.6375 6.3617 6.4841
October 6.6486 6.4435 6.5388
November 6.5520 6.4315 6.4934
December 6.5307 6.3998 6.4697