2018 CAD to LRD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 CAD to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the CAD to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 18, valuing the pair at 123.2575. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 97.8964.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.3611 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 102.0556 to the December average rate of 117.1858, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 123.2575 was up 23.42% compared to the 2017 peak of 99.8716, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CAD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
CAD to LRD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 103.2156, compared to 118.6231 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 15.4075 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 8.4180 LRD (High: 122.4270 / Low: 114.0089). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5746 LRD (High: 120.2699 / Low: 118.6952).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 2.3664 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 118.8566) against the same month in 2017 (average: 95.0912), the exchange rate shifted by +23.7654 (+24.99%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 104.7821 | 99.6638 | 102.0556 |
| February | 102.8697 | 97.8964 | 100.4053 |
| March | 102.3161 | 100.2252 | 101.3969 |
| April | 104.9736 | 101.7866 | 102.8949 |
| May | 107.1116 | 101.6968 | 104.0001 |
| June | 114.0227 | 106.6237 | 108.5408 |
| July | 122.4270 | 114.0089 | 118.2297 |
| August | 119.5268 | 116.3413 | 117.6456 |
| September | 123.2575 | 117.0733 | 118.8566 |
| October | 121.4338 | 119.0261 | 120.2685 |
| November | 120.2699 | 118.6952 | 119.5522 |
| December | 119.7396 | 115.2746 | 117.1858 |