2018 AWG to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

90.3448 LRD

YEARLY LOW

67.8148 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

80.2871 LRD

2018 AWG to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AWG to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 90.3448. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 67.8148.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.5301 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 70.8533 to the December average rate of 87.5457, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 90.3448 was up 28.58% compared to the 2017 peak of 70.2647, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 451,724 LRD

2017 Average 291,081 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 339,074 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 112,650.40 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

89.3405

68.8070

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 73.7905, compared to 86.7838 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 12.9933 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 73.7905

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 86.7838

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 6.5239 LRD (High: 83.8617 / Low: 77.3378). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5831 LRD (High: 87.8336 / Low: 87.2504).

June Spread (Volatile) ±6.5239

December Spread (Stable) ±0.5831

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 1.1734 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1734

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 86.7844) against the same month in 2017 (average: 51.6659), the exchange rate shifted by +35.1185 (+67.97%).

2018 Avg (July) 86.7844

2017 Avg (July) 51.6659

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	72.1587	68.5039	70.8533
February	73.0994	67.8148	70.5181
March	74.0364	73.0347	73.4345
April	74.2261	72.9192	73.4163
May	77.3734	73.2540	74.8655
June	83.8617	77.3378	79.6551
July	90.3448	83.8617	86.7844
August	86.2242	84.4994	85.6110
September	88.7590	85.6507	86.1125
October	87.3058	86.4438	87.0195
November	87.8474	86.9895	87.6294
December	87.8336	87.2504	87.5457