YEARLY HIGH
0.1940 LYD
YEARLY LOW
0.0290 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0761 LYD

2018 SDG to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SDG to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.1940. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 30, dropping to 0.0290.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1650 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1918 to the December average rate of 0.0294, the exchange rate registered a net change of -84.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1940 was down 13.51% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2243, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 970 LYD
2017 Average 1,050 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 145 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 825.08 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2081
0.0130
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 0.0957, compared to 0.0564 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0393 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0957
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0564

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.1157 LYD (High: 0.1889 / Low: 0.0733). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 LYD (High: 0.0295 / Low: 0.0292).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1157
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1067 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1067

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.1918) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2223), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0305 (-13.72%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.1918
2017 Avg (January) 0.2223

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1940 0.1889 0.1918
February 0.1889 0.0733 0.0851
March 0.0739 0.0728 0.0735
April 0.0739 0.0730 0.0734
May 0.0758 0.0737 0.0750
June 0.0761 0.0752 0.0755
July 0.0767 0.0758 0.0762
August 0.0775 0.0763 0.0769
September 0.0772 0.0763 0.0767
October 0.0771 0.0290 0.0500
November 0.0294 0.0291 0.0293
December 0.0295 0.0292 0.0294