YEARLY HIGH
123.2575 LRD
YEARLY LOW
97.8964 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
110.9193 LRD

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 616,288 LRD
2017 Average 404,021 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 489,482 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 126,805.55 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

122.2549
98.4189
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 103.2156
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 118.6231

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

July Spread (Volatile) ±8.4180
November Spread (Stable) ±1.5746

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 2.3664 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3664

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (September) 118.8566
2017 Avg (September) 95.0912

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