2018 LRD to MDL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1385 MDL

YEARLY LOW

0.1031 MDL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1176 MDL

2018 LRD to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LRD to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 0.1385. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 0.1031.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0353 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1336 to the December average rate of 0.1090, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1385 was down 37.23% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2206, 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 692 MDL

2017 Average 901 MDL

Yearly Trough Low 516 MDL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 176.70 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1362

0.1051

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD to MDL 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 0.1268, compared to 0.1084 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0183 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1268

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1084

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0106 MDL (High: 0.1385 / Low: 0.1278). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 MDL (High: 0.1094 / Low: 0.1075).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0106

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

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 0.0108 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0108

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.1321) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2116), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0795 (-37.58%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.1321

2017 Avg (February) 0.2116

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1368	0.1291	0.1336
February	0.1385	0.1278	0.1321
March	0.1280	0.1251	0.1264
April	0.1265	0.1240	0.1255
May	0.1266	0.1224	0.1246
June	0.1226	0.1127	0.1185
July	0.1124	0.1031	0.1077
August	0.1097	0.1076	0.1084
September	0.1090	0.1052	0.1085
October	0.1097	0.1075	0.1086
November	0.1094	0.1075	0.1085
December	0.1101	0.1074	0.1090