YEARLY HIGH
0.3828 LRD
YEARLY LOW
0.0072 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3435 LRD

2018 KMF to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KMF to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 0.3828. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 0.0072.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3756 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3145 to the December average rate of 0.3642, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3828 was up 25.29% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3056, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,914 LRD
2017 Average 1,205 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 36 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,878.10 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3739
0.3091
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 0.3243, compared to 0.3628 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0385 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3243
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3628

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.3601 LRD (High: 0.3673 / Low: 0.0072). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 LRD (High: 0.3663 / Low: 0.3621).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.3601
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0127 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0127

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.3685) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2171), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1514 (+69.75%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.3685
2017 Avg (July) 0.2171

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3259 0.3041 0.3145
February 0.3259 0.3077 0.3167
March 0.3319 0.3231 0.3283
April 0.3307 0.3219 0.3267
May 0.3282 0.3172 0.3221
June 0.3524 0.3275 0.3375
July 0.3828 0.3524 0.3685
August 0.3633 0.3540 0.3592
September 0.3795 0.3620 0.3663
October 0.3696 0.3596 0.3655
November 0.3673 0.0072 0.3528
December 0.3663 0.3621 0.3642