YEARLY HIGH
5.6437 SRD
YEARLY LOW
5.3189 SRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.4738 SRD

2018 LYD to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LYD to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 5.6437. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 1, dropping to 5.3189.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3248 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.5468 to the December average rate of 5.3386, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5.6437 was up 2.59% compared to the 2017 peak of 5.5013, 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 28,218 SRD
2017 Average 26,888 SRD
Yearly Trough Low 26,594 SRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,624.16 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

5.6482
5.3104
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to SRD 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 5.5667, compared to 5.3808 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1859 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.5667
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.3808

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.1419 SRD (High: 5.6362 / Low: 5.4943). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0417 SRD (High: 5.3605 / Low: 5.3189).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1419
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0417

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 0.1050 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1050

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 5.6201) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.2932), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3269 (+6.18%).

2018 Avg (March) 5.6201
2017 Avg (March) 5.2932

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.6362 5.4943 5.5468
February 5.6362 5.5850 5.6164
March 5.6437 5.5963 5.6201
April 5.6394 5.5747 5.6188
May 5.5755 5.4534 5.5137
June 5.5156 5.4487 5.4844
July 5.4711 5.3735 5.4327
August 5.4092 5.3434 5.3801
September 5.4157 5.3655 5.3974
October 5.4240 5.3518 5.3909
November 5.3860 5.3271 5.3451
December 5.3605 5.3189 5.3386