2018 LRD to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9047 JPY

YEARLY LOW

0.6970 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7722 JPY

2018 LRD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LRD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 0.9047. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.6970.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2078 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8749 to the December average rate of 0.7116, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.9047 was down 29.82% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.2892, 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 4,524 JPY

2017 Average 5,449 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 3,485 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,038.79 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.8913

0.6953

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD to JPY 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 0.8254, compared to 0.7190 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1064 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8254

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7190

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0878 JPY (High: 0.9047 / Low: 0.8170). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0116 JPY (High: 0.7235 / Low: 0.7120).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0878

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0116

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0557 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0557

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.8550) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.1992), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3442 (-28.70%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.8550

2017 Avg (February) 1.1992

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9018	0.8413	0.8749
February	0.9047	0.8170	0.8550
March	0.8171	0.7977	0.8087
April	0.8359	0.8038	0.8208
May	0.8383	0.7842	0.8195
June	0.7959	0.7388	0.7736
July	0.7387	0.6977	0.7179
August	0.7367	0.7117	0.7233
September	0.7318	0.7022	0.7236
October	0.7358	0.7121	0.7195
November	0.7235	0.7120	0.7182
December	0.7218	0.6970	0.7116