YEARLY HIGH
80.4566 LRD
YEARLY LOW
60.4537 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
71.5807 LRD

2018 BZD to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BZD to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 80.4566. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 60.4537.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.0030 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 63.1254 to the December average rate of 78.1768, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 80.4566 was up 28.22% compared to the 2017 peak of 62.7491, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 402,283 LRD
2017 Average 259,746 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 302,268 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 100,014.78 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

79.8905
61.2632
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD 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 65.6450, compared to 77.5165 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 11.8715 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 65.6450
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 77.5165

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 5.9007 LRD (High: 74.6249 / Low: 68.7243). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5996 LRD (High: 78.4686 / Low: 77.8690).

June Spread (Volatile) ±5.9007
December Spread (Stable) ±0.5996

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 0.8545 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8545

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 77.2347) against the same month in 2017 (average: 46.1160), the exchange rate shifted by +31.1188 (+67.48%).

2018 Avg (July) 77.2347
2017 Avg (July) 46.1160

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 64.2995 61.0869 63.1254
February 64.9333 60.4537 62.8155
March 65.5506 64.8671 65.2358
April 65.8094 64.8555 65.2318
May 68.7634 65.0602 66.6031
June 74.6249 68.7243 70.8585
July 80.4566 74.6249 77.2347
August 77.0265 75.3824 76.3802
September 79.5814 76.6678 77.0201
October 78.2822 77.3717 77.9488
November 79.0762 77.9362 78.3382
December 78.4686 77.8690 78.1768