YEARLY HIGH
211.6001 LRD
YEARLY LOW
157.2995 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
186.2127 LRD

2019 BMD to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BMD to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 29, valuing the pair at 211.6001. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 157.2995.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 54.3005 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 159.1106 to the December average rate of 188.6164, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 211.6001 was up 30.90% compared to the 2018 peak of 161.6499, 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 1,058,000 LRD
2018 Average 720,250 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 786,498 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 271,502.64 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

216.2931
153.9122
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 170.3227, compared to 202.1028 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 31.7801 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 170.3227
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 202.1028

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 20.8253 LRD (High: 190.8254 / Low: 170.0001). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8508 LRD (High: 161.6005 / Low: 160.7497).

May Spread (Volatile) ±20.8253
February Spread (Stable) ±0.8508

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 12.3553 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.3553

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2019: 211.0947) against the same month in 2018 (average: 156.6507), the exchange rate shifted by +54.4440 (+34.76%).

2019 Avg (October) 211.0947
2018 Avg (October) 156.6507

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 160.8749 157.2995 159.1106
February 161.6005 160.7497 161.0475
March 162.8753 161.7502 162.1474
April 170.0001 163.0000 165.8857
May 190.8254 170.0001 179.7429
June 196.2503 190.8254 194.0019
July 202.7415 196.2503 200.0619
August 207.7252 202.8500 203.5821
September 209.1253 206.9996 208.2900
October 211.6001 209.1253 211.0947
November 211.6001 192.9000 200.9717
December 191.9000 187.5000 188.6164