YEARLY HIGH
1.0247 LYD
YEARLY LOW
0.9952 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0109 LYD

2018 SGD to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SGD to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 1.0247. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 0.9952.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0296 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0178 to the December average rate of 1.0189, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.0247 was up 0.14% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0233, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,124 LYD
2017 Average 5,044 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 4,976 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 147.92 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.0206
1.0011
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 1.0111, compared to 1.0107 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0111
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0107

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0267 LYD (High: 1.0243 / Low: 0.9976). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0092 LYD (High: 1.0118 / Low: 1.0026).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0267
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0092

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 0.0104 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0104

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1.0189) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.0140), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0049 (+0.48%).

2018 Avg (December) 1.0189
2017 Avg (December) 1.0140

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0227 1.0132 1.0178
February 1.0151 0.9952 1.0074
March 1.0169 1.0056 1.0103
April 1.0165 1.0016 1.0100
May 1.0229 1.0038 1.0114
June 1.0243 0.9976 1.0100
July 1.0150 0.9993 1.0073
August 1.0195 1.0048 1.0126
September 1.0118 1.0026 1.0076
October 1.0091 0.9953 1.0027
November 1.0218 1.0078 1.0147
December 1.0247 1.0129 1.0189