2018 FKP to LRD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 FKP to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the FKP to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 16, valuing the pair at 212.2475. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 169.5266.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 42.7209 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 175.3355 to the December average rate of 199.6575, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 212.2475 was up 24.97% compared to the 2017 peak of 169.8340, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 FKP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
FKP to LRD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 181.4633, compared to 201.8352 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 20.3719 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 14.2405 LRD (High: 212.2475 / Low: 198.0069). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.5498 LRD (High: 202.0223 / Low: 197.4725).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and April, 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 7.0396 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 204.5252) against the same month in 2017 (average: 120.6427), the exchange rate shifted by +83.8825 (+69.53%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 182.9720 | 169.5266 | 175.3355 |
| February | 182.2055 | 171.6377 | 176.4001 |
| March | 187.0009 | 179.5970 | 183.1270 |
| April | 187.4485 | 180.4895 | 184.3380 |
| May | 183.6994 | 177.8376 | 180.2442 |
| June | 197.9659 | 184.3398 | 189.3347 |
| July | 212.2475 | 198.0069 | 204.5252 |
| August | 201.0772 | 195.0904 | 197.4855 |
| September | 210.5400 | 198.3320 | 201.9190 |
| October | 207.8337 | 199.0630 | 203.9218 |
| November | 206.7717 | 201.3916 | 203.5020 |
| December | 202.0223 | 197.4725 | 199.6575 |