YEARLY HIGH
77.0114 LRD
YEARLY LOW
60.6945 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
69.0379 LRD

2018 FJD to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FJD to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 18, valuing the pair at 77.0114. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 60.6945.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.3168 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 62.7894 to the December average rate of 74.2417, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 77.0114 was up 25.06% compared to the 2017 peak of 61.5815, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 385,057 LRD
2017 Average 253,877 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 303,473 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 81,584.24 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

75.6988
61.3699
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 64.5119, compared to 73.5639 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.0520 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 64.5119
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 73.5639

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 5.7279 LRD (High: 77.0114 / Low: 71.2835). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1934 LRD (High: 73.6934 / Low: 72.5000).

July Spread (Volatile) ±5.7279
October Spread (Stable) ±1.1934

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.2870 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2870

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 74.0048) against the same month in 2017 (average: 45.6583), the exchange rate shifted by +28.3465 (+62.08%).

2018 Avg (July) 74.0048
2017 Avg (July) 45.6583

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 64.8458 61.0110 62.7894
February 64.8617 60.6945 62.5640
March 65.3313 64.0987 64.5683
April 65.4337 63.3042 64.2450
May 66.6560 63.0643 64.3847
June 71.3151 66.5495 68.5199
July 77.0114 71.2835 74.0048
August 73.6805 71.9772 72.7178
September 75.4225 72.1703 72.8769
October 73.6934 72.5000 73.0373
November 75.1994 72.5638 74.5047
December 75.4113 73.3867 74.2417