2018 ZAR to LYD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1157 LYD

YEARLY LOW

0.0897 LYD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1036 LYD

2018 ZAR to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ZAR to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 0.1157. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.0897.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0260 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1104 to the December average rate of 0.0978, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1157 was up 1.14% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1144, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,787 LYD

2017 Average 5,239 LYD

Yearly Trough Low 4,487 LYD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,300.44 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1144

0.0920

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 0.1092, compared to 0.0979 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0114 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1092

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0979

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0106 LYD (High: 0.1045 / Low: 0.0938). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 LYD (High: 0.1138 / Low: 0.1106).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0106

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0056 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0056

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.1125) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1082), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0043 (+4.00%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.1125

2017 Avg (February) 0.1082

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1123	0.1089	0.1104
February	0.1157	0.1090	0.1125
March	0.1138	0.1106	0.1122
April	0.1124	0.1074	0.1098
May	0.1103	0.1057	0.1081
June	0.1088	0.0986	0.1025
July	0.1051	0.0996	0.1026
August	0.1045	0.0938	0.0988
September	0.0976	0.0897	0.0938
October	0.0975	0.0933	0.0951
November	0.1024	0.0965	0.0991
December	0.1022	0.0953	0.0978