YEARLY HIGH
188.3746 LRD
YEARLY LOW
149.8562 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
169.6284 LRD

2018 EUR to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EUR to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 188.3746. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 149.8562.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 38.5183 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 154.7908 to the December average rate of 179.3029, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 188.3746 was up 25.03% compared to the 2017 peak of 150.6585, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 941,873 LRD
2017 Average 593,190 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 749,281 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 192,591.73 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

184.2068
152.1166
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 159.6513, compared to 179.6055 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 19.9542 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 159.6513
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 179.6055

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 14.0580 LRD (High: 175.4274 / Low: 161.3694). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5439 LRD (High: 180.7609 / Low: 178.2170).

June Spread (Volatile) ±14.0580
December Spread (Stable) ±2.5439

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 4.4228 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.4228

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 181.5326) against the same month in 2017 (average: 106.9700), the exchange rate shifted by +74.5626 (+69.70%).

2018 Avg (July) 181.5326
2017 Avg (July) 106.9700

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 160.3952 149.8562 154.7908
February 160.6954 151.5077 155.9079
March 163.6137 159.9835 161.6860
April 163.2520 158.6888 160.9353
May 161.6233 156.1523 158.2520
June 175.4274 161.3694 166.3361
July 188.3746 175.0791 181.5326
August 180.6206 174.3160 177.1098
September 186.7149 178.3265 180.4034
October 182.0238 177.2165 179.9739
November 180.9395 177.0828 179.3106
December 180.7609 178.2170 179.3029