YEARLY HIGH
389.1866 SYP
YEARLY LOW
367.0619 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
377.7680 SYP

2018 LYD to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LYD to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 389.1866. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 367.0619.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.1247 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 382.9091 to the December average rate of 368.6523, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 389.1866 was up 2.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 380.9036, 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 1,945,933 SYP
2017 Average 1,203,978 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 1,835,310 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 110,623.40 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

389.4487
366.7617
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to SYP 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 383.9509, compared to 371.5851 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 12.3657 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 383.9509
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 371.5851

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 9.3065 SYP (High: 388.7472 / Low: 379.4406). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.1241 SYP (High: 370.1860 / Low: 367.0619).

January Spread (Volatile) ±9.3065
December Spread (Stable) ±3.1241

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 7.2313 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.2313

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 387.5581) against the same month in 2017 (average: 150.3639), the exchange rate shifted by +237.1942 (+157.75%).

2018 Avg (March) 387.5581
2017 Avg (March) 150.3639

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 388.7472 379.4406 382.9091
February 388.6943 385.1418 387.3073
March 389.1866 385.9187 387.5581
April 388.8880 384.4293 387.4683
May 384.4971 376.0613 380.2370
June 380.3167 375.7549 378.2254
July 377.2820 373.1558 375.2017
August 373.7888 368.9792 371.5382
September 374.3081 370.4352 372.7405
October 374.5551 369.5524 372.2883
November 371.9041 367.8406 369.0899
December 370.1860 367.0619 368.6523