2018 LRD to GNF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

74.1560 GNF

YEARLY LOW

55.8388 GNF

YEARLY AVERAGE

63.3659 GNF

2018 LRD to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LRD to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 74.1560. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 55.8388.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.3172 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 71.0178 to the December average rate of 58.0907, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 74.1560 was down 28.45% compared to the 2017 peak of 103.6378, 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 370,780 GNF

2017 Average 443,842 GNF

Yearly Trough Low 279,194 GNF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 91,586.01 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

72.7218

56.3874

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD to GNF 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 68.4559, compared to 58.2759 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.1799 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 68.4559

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 58.2759

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 5.2038 GNF (High: 74.1560 / Low: 68.9522). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7038 GNF (High: 69.0928 / Low: 68.3891).

February Spread (Volatile) ±5.2038

March Spread (Stable) ±0.7038

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 5.1417 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.1417

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 71.3606) against the same month in 2017 (average: 99.5159), the exchange rate shifted by -28.1553 (-28.29%).

2018 Avg (February) 71.3606

2017 Avg (February) 99.5159

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	73.4322	69.6858	71.0178
February	74.1560	68.9522	71.3606
March	69.0928	68.3891	68.7197
April	69.2181	68.1103	68.8022
May	68.8015	65.1430	67.3668
June	65.3619	60.2391	63.4680
July	60.2187	55.8388	58.3263
August	59.8813	57.9255	58.9591
September	58.9627	56.6787	58.5540
October	58.6346	57.5636	57.9767
November	58.2601	56.9758	57.7486
December	58.6250	57.5288	58.0907