2018 LRD to MRO Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.9266 MRO

YEARLY LOW

1.3261 MRO

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.4890 MRO

2018 LRD to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LRD to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 2.9266. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 1.3261.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6005 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7978 to the December average rate of 2.2653, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.9266 was down 27.67% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.0460, 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 14,633 MRO

2017 Average 17,486 MRO

Yearly Trough Low 6,631 MRO

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,002.34 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.8754

2.1578

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD to MRO 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 2.6994, compared to 2.2786 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4208 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6994

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2786

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.9711 MRO (High: 2.2972 / Low: 1.3261). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0151 MRO (High: 2.2732 / Low: 2.2581).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.9711

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0151

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 0.2050 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2050

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 2.8156) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.8104), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9949 (-26.11%).

2018 Avg (February) 2.8156

2017 Avg (February) 3.8104

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.8947	2.7441	2.7978
February	2.9266	2.7245	2.8156
March	2.7305	2.7014	2.7133
April	2.7327	2.6853	2.7117
May	2.7169	2.5740	2.6581
June	2.5740	2.3749	2.4999
July	2.3782	2.1992	2.2949
August	2.3491	2.3107	2.3238
September	2.3169	2.2358	2.3068
October	2.2972	1.3261	2.2176
November	2.2793	2.2577	2.2630
December	2.2732	2.2581	2.2653