2018 INR to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.3645 LRD

YEARLY LOW

1.8956 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1012 LRD

2018 INR to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the INR to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 2.3645. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 1.8956.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4688 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9932 to the December average rate of 2.2281, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.3645 was up 20.30% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.9655, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 591,119 LRD

2017 Average 401,728 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 473,909 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 117,210.30 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.2906

1.9291

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 2.0081, compared to 2.1943 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1863 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0081

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1943

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.1744 LRD (High: 2.3645 / Low: 2.1901). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0288 LRD (High: 2.0298 / Low: 2.0010).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1744

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0288

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0599 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0599

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 2.2605) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.4392), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8213 (+57.07%).

2018 Avg (July) 2.2605

2017 Avg (July) 1.4392

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.0287	1.9260	1.9932
February	2.0139	1.8956	1.9592
March	2.0298	2.0010	2.0156
April	2.0310	1.9554	1.9966
May	2.0496	1.9341	1.9826
June	2.1901	2.0549	2.1012
July	2.3645	2.1901	2.2605
August	2.2325	2.1706	2.2069
September	2.1948	2.1252	2.1470
October	2.1439	2.1002	2.1273
November	2.2677	2.1362	2.1964
December	2.2699	2.1801	2.2281