YEARLY HIGH
0.9081 LRD
YEARLY LOW
0.6806 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8093 LRD

2018 DJF to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DJF to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 0.9081. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.6806.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2275 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7099 to the December average rate of 0.8853, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.9081 was up 29.22% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7028, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,541 LRD
2017 Average 2,922 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 3,403 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,137.55 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.9038
0.6923
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 0.7427, compared to 0.8759 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1331 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7427
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8759

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0660 LRD (High: 0.9081 / Low: 0.8422). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0061 LRD (High: 0.8882 / Low: 0.8821).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0660
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0061

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0103 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0103

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.8723) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5189), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3534 (+68.11%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.8723
2017 Avg (July) 0.5189

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7239 0.6874 0.7099
February 0.7374 0.6806 0.7112
March 0.7437 0.7366 0.7403
April 0.7478 0.7372 0.7412
May 0.7766 0.7407 0.7536
June 0.8422 0.7770 0.8002
July 0.9081 0.8422 0.8723
August 0.8685 0.8514 0.8620
September 0.8955 0.8658 0.8695
October 0.8829 0.8739 0.8799
November 0.8883 0.8798 0.8862
December 0.8882 0.8821 0.8853