YEARLY HIGH
0.5631 KGS
YEARLY LOW
0.4220 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4793 KGS

2018 LRD to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LRD to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.5631. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 0.4220.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1412 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5443 to the December average rate of 0.4360, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5631 was down 26.53% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7665, 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 2,816 KGS
2017 Average 3,340 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 2,110 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 705.90 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5552
0.4246
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD to KGS 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 0.5199, compared to 0.4388 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0811 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5199
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4388

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0417 KGS (High: 0.5631 / Low: 0.5215). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 KGS (High: 0.4375 / Low: 0.4346).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0417
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

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 0.0402 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0402

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.5414) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7350), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1936 (-26.34%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.5414
2017 Avg (February) 0.7350

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5576 0.5290 0.5443
February 0.5631 0.5215 0.5414
March 0.5221 0.5186 0.5200
April 0.5253 0.5183 0.5216
May 0.5253 0.4939 0.5122
June 0.4946 0.4545 0.4799
July 0.4547 0.4220 0.4397
August 0.4496 0.4407 0.4440
September 0.4417 0.4261 0.4401
October 0.4401 0.4361 0.4374
November 0.4386 0.4345 0.4355
December 0.4375 0.4346 0.4360