YEARLY HIGH
0.3371 LRD
YEARLY LOW
0.2527 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2980 LRD

2018 AMD to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AMD to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 0.3371. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.2527.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0844 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2628 to the December average rate of 0.3252, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3371 was up 29.02% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2613, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,685 LRD
2017 Average 1,083 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 1,264 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 421.91 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3314
0.2561
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AMD to LRD 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 0.2737, compared to 0.3223 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0487 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2737
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3223

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0260 LRD (High: 0.3371 / Low: 0.3111). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 LRD (High: 0.3265 / Low: 0.3236).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0260
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0030

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0043 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.3226) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1938), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1288 (+66.44%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.3226
2017 Avg (July) 0.1938

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2689 0.2552 0.2628
February 0.2715 0.2527 0.2623
March 0.2742 0.2712 0.2728
April 0.2752 0.2701 0.2725
May 0.2866 0.2699 0.2765
June 0.3112 0.2855 0.2950
July 0.3371 0.3111 0.3226
August 0.3208 0.3152 0.3184
September 0.3302 0.3177 0.3201
October 0.3250 0.3206 0.3231
November 0.3286 0.3213 0.3246
December 0.3265 0.3236 0.3252