2018 LRD to INR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5275 INR

YEARLY LOW

0.4229 INR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4772 INR

2018 LRD to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LRD to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 0.5275. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 0.4229.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1046 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5018 to the December average rate of 0.4489, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5275 was down 29.50% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7483, 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 2,638 INR

2017 Average 3,165 INR

Yearly Trough Low 2,115 INR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 523.00 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5174

0.4358

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD to INR 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 0.4984, compared to 0.4560 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0424 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4984

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4560

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0337 INR (High: 0.4566 / Low: 0.4229). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0071 INR (High: 0.4997 / Low: 0.4927).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0337

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0071

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 0.0336 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0336

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.5106) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7107), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2002 (-28.16%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.5106

2017 Avg (February) 0.7107

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5192	0.4929	0.5018
February	0.5275	0.4965	0.5106
March	0.4997	0.4927	0.4961
April	0.5114	0.4924	0.5009
May	0.5170	0.4879	0.5045
June	0.4866	0.4566	0.4762
July	0.4566	0.4229	0.4426
August	0.4607	0.4479	0.4531
September	0.4706	0.4556	0.4658
October	0.4761	0.4664	0.4701
November	0.4681	0.4410	0.4554
December	0.4587	0.4405	0.4489