YEARLY HIGH
0.1028 LYD
YEARLY LOW
0.0942 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1002 LYD

2018 SCR to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SCR to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 0.1028. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 0.0942.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0086 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0967 to the December average rate of 0.1022, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1028 was down 6.89% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1104, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 514 LYD
2017 Average 513 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 471 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42.83 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1028
0.0961
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 0.0986, compared to 0.1017 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0986
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1017

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0061 LYD (High: 0.1022 / Low: 0.0960). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 LYD (High: 0.1019 / Low: 0.1008).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0061
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.1022) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0980), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0041 (+4.23%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.1022
2017 Avg (December) 0.0980

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0992 0.0947 0.0967
February 0.1001 0.0948 0.0977
March 0.0989 0.0942 0.0974
April 0.0996 0.0964 0.0986
May 0.1018 0.0963 0.1004
June 0.1017 0.1001 0.1008
July 0.1019 0.1008 0.1013
August 0.1027 0.1013 0.1020
September 0.1022 0.0960 0.1012
October 0.1022 0.0995 0.1014
November 0.1027 0.1013 0.1022
December 0.1028 0.1000 0.1022