YEARLY HIGH
0.0059 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0047 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0052 GBP

2018 LRD to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LRD to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0059. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 16, dropping to 0.0047.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0012 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0057 to the December average rate of 0.0050, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0059 was down 34.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0090, 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 29 GBP
2017 Average 38 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 24 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.94 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0058
0.0048
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD to GBP 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 0.0055, compared to 0.0050 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0055
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0050

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0004 GBP (High: 0.0059 / Low: 0.0055). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 GBP (High: 0.0051 / Low: 0.0049).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
December 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 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0057) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0087), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0029 (-34.03%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0057
2017 Avg (January) 0.0087

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0059 0.0055 0.0057
February 0.0058 0.0055 0.0057
March 0.0056 0.0053 0.0055
April 0.0055 0.0053 0.0054
May 0.0056 0.0054 0.0055
June 0.0054 0.0051 0.0053
July 0.0051 0.0047 0.0049
August 0.0051 0.0050 0.0051
September 0.0050 0.0047 0.0050
October 0.0050 0.0048 0.0049
November 0.0050 0.0048 0.0049
December 0.0051 0.0049 0.0050