YEARLY HIGH
0.0147 AWG
YEARLY LOW
0.0111 AWG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0126 AWG

2018 LRD to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LRD to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.0147. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 0.0111.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0037 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0141 to the December average rate of 0.0114, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0147 was down 26.09% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0200, 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 74 AWG
2017 Average 87 AWG
Yearly Trough Low 55 AWG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18.39 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0145
0.0111
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD to AWG 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 0.0136, compared to 0.0115 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0136
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0115

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0011 AWG (High: 0.0147 / Low: 0.0137). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 AWG (High: 0.0115 / Low: 0.0114).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0142) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0191), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0049 (-25.75%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0142
2017 Avg (February) 0.0191

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0146 0.0139 0.0141
February 0.0147 0.0137 0.0142
March 0.0137 0.0135 0.0136
April 0.0137 0.0135 0.0136
May 0.0137 0.0129 0.0134
June 0.0129 0.0119 0.0126
July 0.0119 0.0111 0.0115
August 0.0118 0.0116 0.0117
September 0.0117 0.0113 0.0116
October 0.0116 0.0115 0.0115
November 0.0115 0.0114 0.0114
December 0.0115 0.0114 0.0114