2018 BMD to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

161.6499 LRD

YEARLY LOW

121.4729 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

143.9335 LRD

2018 BMD to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BMD to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 161.6499. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 121.4729.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 40.1769 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 126.8591 to the December average rate of 157.5985, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 161.6499 was up 28.75% compared to the 2017 peak of 125.5505, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 808,249 LRD

2017 Average 522,424 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 607,365 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 200,884.75 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

160.9003

123.1380

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 131.9435, compared to 155.9234 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 23.9799 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 131.9435

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 155.9234

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 11.7472 LRD (High: 161.6499 / Low: 149.9027). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0496 LRD (High: 158.1000 / Low: 157.0504).

July Spread (Volatile) ±11.7472

December Spread (Stable) ±1.0496

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.7708 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7708

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 155.2353) against the same month in 2017 (average: 92.7404), the exchange rate shifted by +62.4949 (+67.39%).

2018 Avg (July) 155.2353

2017 Avg (July) 92.7404

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	129.2540	122.6388	126.8591
February	130.5252	121.4729	126.2849
March	131.6000	130.3770	131.0826
April	131.9532	130.4573	131.1045
May	138.2343	131.0313	133.8837
June	149.9027	138.3068	142.4466
July	161.6499	149.9027	155.2353
August	154.6002	151.5502	153.4645
September	159.8996	154.2500	154.8383
October	157.1501	155.5995	156.6507
November	158.1251	156.6252	157.7534
December	158.1000	157.0504	157.5985