2018 HTG to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.4310 LRD

YEARLY LOW

1.8905 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1281 LRD

2018 HTG to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HTG to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 12, valuing the pair at 2.4310. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 1.8905.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5405 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9670 to the December average rate of 2.0723, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.4310 was up 21.97% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.9932, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,155 LRD

2017 Average 8,067 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 9,453 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,702.59 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.3748

1.9299

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 2.0380, compared to 2.2181 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1801 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0380

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2181

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.1684 LRD (High: 2.4310 / Low: 2.2626). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0216 LRD (High: 2.0476 / Low: 2.0260).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1684

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0216

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 2.3377) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.4921), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8457 (+56.68%).

2018 Avg (July) 2.3377

2017 Avg (July) 1.4921

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.0193	1.9110	1.9670
February	2.0322	1.8905	1.9687
March	2.0476	2.0260	2.0336
April	2.0505	2.0063	2.0238
May	2.1366	2.0247	2.0714
June	2.2503	2.0973	2.1637
July	2.4310	2.2626	2.3377
August	2.3093	2.2217	2.2784
September	2.3045	2.2227	2.2317
October	2.2515	2.1743	2.2163
November	2.2136	2.1442	2.1724
December	2.1442	2.0278	2.0723