2018 SAR to LYD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3737 LYD

YEARLY LOW

0.3529 LYD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3636 LYD

2018 SAR to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SAR to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 0.3737. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 0.3529.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0208 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3587 to the December average rate of 0.3724, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3737 was down 3.10% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3857, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,869 LYD

2017 Average 1,857 LYD

Yearly Trough Low 1,764 LYD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 104.08 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3742

0.3525

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to LYD 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 0.3577, compared to 0.3695 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0119 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3577

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3695

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0117 LYD (High: 0.3652 / Low: 0.3535). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 LYD (High: 0.3737 / Low: 0.3708).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0117

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0041 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.3724) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3640), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0084 (+2.30%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.3724

2017 Avg (December) 0.3640

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3619	0.3533	0.3587
February	0.3565	0.3533	0.3546
March	0.3558	0.3529	0.3543
April	0.3572	0.3532	0.3544
May	0.3652	0.3535	0.3610
June	0.3654	0.3607	0.3630
July	0.3679	0.3640	0.3660
August	0.3721	0.3676	0.3696
September	0.3706	0.3672	0.3684
October	0.3715	0.3665	0.3688
November	0.3732	0.3691	0.3719
December	0.3737	0.3708	0.3724