2018 LRD to AUD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0104 AUD

YEARLY LOW

0.0084 AUD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0094 AUD

2018 LRD to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LRD to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 0.0104. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 0.0084.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0020 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0099 to the December average rate of 0.0089, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0104 was down 31.77% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0152, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 52 AUD

2017 Average 63 AUD

Yearly Trough Low 42 AUD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.04 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0102

0.0086

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD to AUD 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 0.0098, compared to 0.0089 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0098

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0089

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0007 AUD (High: 0.0102 / Low: 0.0096). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 AUD (High: 0.0091 / Low: 0.0089).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0101) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0138), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0038 (-27.27%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0101

2017 Avg (February) 0.0138

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0102	0.0096	0.0099
February	0.0104	0.0098	0.0101
March	0.0099	0.0097	0.0098
April	0.0101	0.0098	0.0099
May	0.0102	0.0096	0.0099
June	0.0096	0.0090	0.0094
July	0.0090	0.0084	0.0087
August	0.0090	0.0088	0.0089
September	0.0091	0.0087	0.0090
October	0.0091	0.0089	0.0090
November	0.0089	0.0086	0.0087
December	0.0090	0.0086	0.0089