YEARLY HIGH
119.2595 LRD
YEARLY LOW
96.2209 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
107.2843 LRD

2018 AUD to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AUD to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 119.2595. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 96.2209.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.0385 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 100.9264 to the December average rate of 112.8408, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 119.2595 was up 21.71% compared to the 2017 peak of 97.9865, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 596,297 LRD
2017 Average 401,151 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 481,105 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 115,192.57 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

116.5278
97.7856
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 101.6861, compared to 112.8825 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 11.1963 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 101.6861
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 112.8825

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 8.6479 LRD (High: 119.2595 / Low: 110.6116). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5630 LRD (High: 103.3403 / Low: 100.7773).

July Spread (Volatile) ±8.6479
March Spread (Stable) ±2.5630

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 2.5289 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5289

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 114.9659) against the same month in 2017 (average: 72.3653), the exchange rate shifted by +42.6007 (+58.87%).

2018 Avg (July) 114.9659
2017 Avg (July) 72.3653

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 104.6909 97.8639 100.9264
February 102.4280 96.2209 99.3475
March 103.3403 100.7773 101.6723
April 102.4332 99.0006 100.6827
May 104.5531 98.1018 100.7956
June 110.9730 104.5537 106.6923
July 119.2595 110.6116 114.9659
August 113.8051 110.9233 112.4370
September 115.5200 109.6550 111.4507
October 112.4656 109.7778 111.2384
November 116.0000 112.7537 114.3619
December 116.5841 110.5016 112.8408