YEARLY HIGH
0.2853 LRD
YEARLY LOW
0.2130 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2494 LRD

2018 CRC to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CRC to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 0.2853. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 0.2130.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0723 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2237 to the December average rate of 0.2633, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2853 was up 28.14% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2226, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,426 LRD
2017 Average 923 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 1,065 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 361.68 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2789
0.2158
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 0.2324, compared to 0.2664 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0339 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2324
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2664

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0210 LRD (High: 0.2644 / Low: 0.2434). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 LRD (High: 0.2328 / Low: 0.2300).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0210
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0063 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0063

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.2737) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1623), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1113 (+68.58%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.2737
2017 Avg (July) 0.1623

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2272 0.2161 0.2237
February 0.2290 0.2130 0.2211
March 0.2321 0.2287 0.2306
April 0.2328 0.2300 0.2316
May 0.2444 0.2313 0.2366
June 0.2644 0.2434 0.2512
July 0.2853 0.2644 0.2737
August 0.2725 0.2671 0.2703
September 0.2768 0.2637 0.2674
October 0.2693 0.2581 0.2649
November 0.2642 0.2521 0.2586
December 0.2652 0.2601 0.2633