2018 LYD to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

15608.7339 STD

YEARLY LOW

14823.3935 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

15145.5250 STD

2018 LYD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LYD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 21, valuing the pair at 15608.7339. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 17, dropping to 14823.3935.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 785.3404 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15012.1732 to the December average rate of 15068.4486, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 15608.7339 was down 4.53% compared to the 2017 peak of 16350.0243, 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 78,043,669 STD

2017 Average 77,960,938 STD

Yearly Trough Low 74,116,967 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,926,701.88 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

15476.2696

14879.4985

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to STD 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 15104.9544, compared to 15186.0957 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 81.1413 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15104.9544

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15186.0957

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 356.7375 STD (High: 15505.6712 / Low: 15148.9337). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 117.5851 STD (High: 15130.3506 / Low: 15012.7656).

May Spread (Volatile) ±356.7375

December Spread (Stable) ±117.5851

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 164.1655 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -164.1655

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 15426.5387) against the same month in 2017 (average: 15643.5048), the exchange rate shifted by -216.9660 (-1.39%).

2018 Avg (June) 15426.5387

2017 Avg (June) 15643.5048

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	15131.3476	14827.0789	15012.1732
February	15122.2571	14823.3935	14929.2294
March	15045.2331	14890.1151	14967.8691
April	15078.6911	14924.3831	15000.7049
May	15505.6712	15148.9337	15293.2107
June	15608.7339	15294.1684	15426.5387
July	15407.4930	15193.8406	15291.1585
August	15267.8651	15082.1539	15185.0123
September	15286.1031	15144.3163	15234.3545
October	15314.2991	15105.6285	15250.8829
November	15202.2489	15036.1426	15086.7174
December	15130.3506	15012.7656	15068.4486