2018 LYD to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 LYD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the LYD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 441.5094. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 413.6292.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 27.8803 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 431.0527 to the December average rate of 415.1324, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 441.5094 was up 1.18% compared to the 2017 peak of 436.3777, 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 SOS 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 431.5131, compared to 417.6692 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 13.8439 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 14.6812 SOS (High: 439.6226 / Low: 424.9415). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.2522 SOS (High: 416.8814 / Low: 413.6292).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 8.9038 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 437.1988) against the same month in 2017 (average: 405.5188), the exchange rate shifted by +31.6800 (+7.81%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 439.6226 | 424.9415 | 431.0527 |
| February | 440.0000 | 433.3442 | 436.8312 |
| March | 441.5094 | 433.4686 | 437.1988 |
| April | 439.2453 | 430.0752 | 434.6067 |
| May | 431.9703 | 420.5882 | 425.7028 |
| June | 428.7823 | 419.7802 | 423.6866 |
| July | 424.1758 | 419.3398 | 421.2496 |
| August | 419.7650 | 414.5337 | 417.1528 |
| September | 420.0873 | 415.4676 | 418.5287 |
| October | 422.1818 | 415.4764 | 418.7867 |
| November | 417.9856 | 413.9286 | 415.1654 |
| December | 416.8814 | 413.6292 | 415.1324 |