2018 WST to LYD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5409 LYD

YEARLY LOW

0.5189 LYD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5310 LYD

2018 WST to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the WST to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.5409. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 14, dropping to 0.5189.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0220 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5349 to the December average rate of 0.5357, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5409 was down 5.20% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5706, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,705 LYD

2017 Average 2,753 LYD

Yearly Trough Low 2,595 LYD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 110.02 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5368

0.5230

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 0.5291, compared to 0.5330 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0038 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5291

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5330

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0129 LYD (High: 0.5409 / Low: 0.5280). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0050 LYD (High: 0.5370 / Low: 0.5320).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0129

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0050

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0068 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0068

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.5349) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5578), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0230 (-4.11%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.5349

2017 Avg (January) 0.5578

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5409	0.5280	0.5349
February	0.5371	0.5267	0.5325
March	0.5340	0.5220	0.5258
April	0.5274	0.5189	0.5241
May	0.5317	0.5243	0.5273
June	0.5347	0.5248	0.5301
July	0.5331	0.5256	0.5299
August	0.5392	0.5326	0.5355
September	0.5370	0.5320	0.5338
October	0.5348	0.5243	0.5280
November	0.5384	0.5302	0.5349
December	0.5390	0.5320	0.5357