2018 LRD to HTG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5290 HTG

YEARLY LOW

0.4113 HTG

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4714 HTG

2018 LRD to HTG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LRD to HTG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.5290. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 12, dropping to 0.4113.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1176 HTG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5086 to the December average rate of 0.4827, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5290 was down 28.59% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7407, 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 2,645 HTG

2017 Average 3,164 HTG

Yearly Trough Low 2,057 HTG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 588.05 HTG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5166

0.4199

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD to HTG 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 0.4913, compared to 0.4516 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0398 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4913

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4516

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0369 HTG (High: 0.5290 / Low: 0.4921). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0052 HTG (High: 0.4936 / Low: 0.4884).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0369

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0052

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0344 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0344

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.5082) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7102), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2020 (-28.44%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.5082

2017 Avg (February) 0.7102

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5233	0.4952	0.5086
February	0.5290	0.4921	0.5082
March	0.4936	0.4884	0.4917
April	0.4984	0.4877	0.4942
May	0.4939	0.4680	0.4829
June	0.4768	0.4444	0.4624
July	0.4420	0.4113	0.4280
August	0.4501	0.4330	0.4390
September	0.4499	0.4339	0.4481
October	0.4599	0.4442	0.4513
November	0.4664	0.4518	0.4603
December	0.4931	0.4664	0.4827