2018 LRD to GMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3945 GMD

YEARLY LOW

0.2960 GMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3364 GMD

2018 LRD to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LRD to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.3945. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 0.2960.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0985 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3784 to the December average rate of 0.3139, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3945 was down 23.23% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5138, 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 1,972 GMD

2017 Average 2,221 GMD

Yearly Trough Low 1,480 GMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 492.41 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3855

0.3003

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD to GMD 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 0.3598, compared to 0.3130 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0467 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3598

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3130

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0327 GMD (High: 0.3945 / Low: 0.3618). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 GMD (High: 0.3154 / Low: 0.3128).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0327

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0242 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0242

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.3751) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4688), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0937 (-19.99%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.3751

2017 Avg (February) 0.4688

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3942	0.3729	0.3784
February	0.3945	0.3618	0.3751
March	0.3633	0.3594	0.3609
April	0.3616	0.3581	0.3602
May	0.3598	0.3411	0.3524
June	0.3410	0.3146	0.3316
July	0.3174	0.2960	0.3074
August	0.3177	0.3112	0.3135
September	0.3174	0.3043	0.3135
October	0.3184	0.3143	0.3159
November	0.3159	0.3131	0.3141
December	0.3154	0.3128	0.3139