2018 LYD to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.1442 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

8.6399 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.6989 ZAR

2018 LYD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LYD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 11.1442. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 8.6399.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5042 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.0620 to the December average rate of 10.2297, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 11.1442 was up 5.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 10.5938, 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 55,721 ZAR

2017 Average 47,792 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 43,200 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,521.23 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

10.8427

8.7127

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to ZAR 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 9.1652, compared to 10.2326 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0673 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.1652

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.2326

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 1.0840 ZAR (High: 10.6575 / Low: 9.5736). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2505 ZAR (High: 9.0377 / Low: 8.7872).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.0840

March Spread (Stable) ±0.2505

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 0.4146 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4146

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 10.6652) against the same month in 2017 (average: 9.6570), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0082 (+10.44%).

2018 Avg (September) 10.6652

2017 Avg (September) 9.6570

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	9.1827	8.9048	9.0620
February	9.1709	8.6399	8.8902
March	9.0377	8.7872	8.9134
April	9.3109	8.8975	9.1060
May	9.4643	9.0676	9.2536
June	10.1457	9.1879	9.7663
July	10.0415	9.5152	9.7524
August	10.6575	9.5736	10.1380
September	11.1442	10.2446	10.6652
October	10.7196	10.2545	10.5124
November	10.3593	9.7649	10.0978
December	10.4955	9.7877	10.2297