2018 LYD to SLL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 LYD to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the LYD to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 23, valuing the pair at 6101.8182. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 2, dropping to 4575.1444.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1526.6738 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5698.5745 to the December average rate of 6005.7331, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6101.8182 was up 8.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 5635.6578, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LYD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
LYD to SLL Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5636.8913, compared to 5674.4714 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 37.5801 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 1397.5483 SLL (High: 6085.2133 / Low: 4687.6650). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 46.8651 SLL (High: 6030.4050 / Low: 5983.5399).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 707.7852 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 6064.6169) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5579.4046), the exchange rate shifted by +485.2123 (+8.70%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5784.9057 | 5636.6702 | 5698.5745 |
| February | 5814.9013 | 5728.6276 | 5771.0163 |
| March | 5848.4982 | 5743.1873 | 5776.7626 |
| April | 5844.0111 | 5742.6566 | 5789.2342 |
| May | 5822.3705 | 5676.5703 | 5746.7727 |
| June | 5780.1387 | 4600.1965 | 5038.9875 |
| July | 4753.1264 | 4575.1444 | 4656.5098 |
| August | 6085.2133 | 4687.6650 | 5235.0968 |
| September | 6092.4823 | 6035.9712 | 6071.8572 |
| October | 6101.8182 | 6020.5517 | 6064.6169 |
| November | 6059.0610 | 5992.8571 | 6013.0144 |
| December | 6030.4050 | 5983.5399 | 6005.7331 |