YEARLY HIGH
0.1775 LYD
YEARLY LOW
0.1690 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1731 LYD

2018 SBD to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SBD to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 20, valuing the pair at 0.1775. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.1690.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0085 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1731 to the December average rate of 0.1728, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1775 was down 3.99% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1848, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 887 LYD
2017 Average 891 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 845 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42.26 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1762
0.1703
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 0.1719, compared to 0.1743 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1719
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1743

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0071 LYD (High: 0.1761 / Low: 0.1690). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 LYD (High: 0.1762 / Low: 0.1746).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0071
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.1745) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1745), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-0.03%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.1745
2017 Avg (November) 0.1745

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1749 0.1706 0.1731
February 0.1728 0.1699 0.1715
March 0.1719 0.1700 0.1710
April 0.1721 0.1700 0.1708
May 0.1740 0.1715 0.1730
June 0.1737 0.1711 0.1721
July 0.1750 0.1712 0.1735
August 0.1769 0.1748 0.1757
September 0.1762 0.1746 0.1752
October 0.1755 0.1721 0.1739
November 0.1775 0.1730 0.1745
December 0.1761 0.1690 0.1728