YEARLY HIGH
0.3140 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.2391 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2717 GMD

2019 LRD to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LRD to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.3140. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 14, dropping to 0.2391.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0749 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3111 to the December average rate of 0.2722, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.3140 was down 20.41% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.3945, 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 1,570 GMD
2018 Average 1,681 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 1,195 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 374.34 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.3182
0.2333
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 0.2926, compared to 0.2509 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0418 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2926
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2509

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.0315 GMD (High: 0.2923 / Low: 0.2609). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 GMD (High: 0.3082 / Low: 0.3066).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0315
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0226 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0226

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.3111) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.3784), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0673 (-17.78%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.3111
2018 Avg (January) 0.3784

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3140 0.3078 0.3111
February 0.3082 0.3066 0.3076
March 0.3069 0.3052 0.3060
April 0.3051 0.2923 0.2989
May 0.2923 0.2609 0.2764
June 0.2609 0.2532 0.2556
July 0.2532 0.2464 0.2492
August 0.2469 0.2431 0.2464
September 0.2437 0.2399 0.2419
October 0.2427 0.2391 0.2404
November 0.2659 0.2420 0.2551
December 0.2743 0.2667 0.2722