YEARLY HIGH
6101.8182 SLL
YEARLY LOW
4575.1444 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
5655.6813 SLL

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 30,509,091 SLL
2017 Average 26,856,678 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 22,875,722 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,633,368.81 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6213.3919
4514.9751
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5636.8913
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5674.4714

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1397.5483
December Spread (Stable) ±46.8651

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 707.7852 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -707.7852

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (October) 6064.6169
2017 Avg (October) 5579.4046

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