YEARLY HIGH
0.0102 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0081 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0091 CAD

2018 LRD to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LRD to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 0.0102. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 18, dropping to 0.0081.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0021 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0098 to the December average rate of 0.0085, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0102 was down 30.72% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0147, 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 51 CAD
2017 Average 63 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 41 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.51 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0101
0.0082
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD to CAD 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 0.0097, compared to 0.0084 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0097
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0084

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0006 CAD (High: 0.0094 / Low: 0.0088). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 CAD (High: 0.0084 / Low: 0.0083).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0100) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0139), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0039 (-28.37%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0100
2017 Avg (February) 0.0139

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0100 0.0095 0.0098
February 0.0102 0.0097 0.0100
March 0.0100 0.0098 0.0099
April 0.0098 0.0095 0.0097
May 0.0098 0.0093 0.0096
June 0.0094 0.0088 0.0092
July 0.0088 0.0082 0.0085
August 0.0086 0.0084 0.0085
September 0.0085 0.0081 0.0084
October 0.0084 0.0082 0.0083
November 0.0084 0.0083 0.0084
December 0.0087 0.0084 0.0085