YEARLY HIGH
0.0110 BND
YEARLY LOW
0.0084 BND
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0098 BND

2018 LRD to BND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LRD to BND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 0.0110. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 0.0084.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0026 BND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0104 to the December average rate of 0.0100, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0110 was down 30.61% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0159, 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 55 BND
2017 Average 67 BND
Yearly Trough Low 42 BND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.06 BND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0106
0.0088
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD to BND 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 0.0102, compared to 0.0094 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0102
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0094

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0019 BND (High: 0.0109 / Low: 0.0090). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 BND (High: 0.0102 / Low: 0.0100).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0019
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.0101) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0148), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0047 (-31.81%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.0101
2017 Avg (May) 0.0148

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0107 0.0101 0.0104
February 0.0108 0.0101 0.0105
March 0.0102 0.0100 0.0100
April 0.0102 0.0099 0.0100
May 0.0110 0.0098 0.0101
June 0.0109 0.0090 0.0101
July 0.0100 0.0084 0.0092
August 0.0100 0.0088 0.0098
September 0.0098 0.0088 0.0096
October 0.0091 0.0088 0.0090
November 0.0100 0.0086 0.0092
December 0.0100 0.0087 0.0100