YEARLY HIGH
0.0165 BZD
YEARLY LOW
0.0124 BZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0141 BZD

2018 LRD to BZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LRD to BZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.0165. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 0.0124.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0041 BZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0158 to the December average rate of 0.0128, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0165 was down 26.32% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0225, 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 83 BZD
2017 Average 98 BZD
Yearly Trough Low 62 BZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20.56 BZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0162
0.0124
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD to BZD 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 0.0153, compared to 0.0129 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0153
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0129

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0012 BZD (High: 0.0146 / Low: 0.0134). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BZD (High: 0.0128 / Low: 0.0127).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012
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 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0159) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0213), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0054 (-25.34%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0159
2017 Avg (February) 0.0213

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0164 0.0156 0.0158
February 0.0165 0.0154 0.0159
March 0.0154 0.0153 0.0153
April 0.0154 0.0152 0.0153
May 0.0154 0.0145 0.0150
June 0.0146 0.0134 0.0141
July 0.0134 0.0124 0.0130
August 0.0133 0.0130 0.0131
September 0.0130 0.0126 0.0130
October 0.0129 0.0128 0.0128
November 0.0128 0.0126 0.0128
December 0.0128 0.0127 0.0128