YEARLY HIGH
0.3049 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.0543 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1581 SDG

2018 LRD to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LRD to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 2, valuing the pair at 0.3049. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 0.0543.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2507 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0553 to the December average rate of 0.3020, the exchange rate registered a net change of 446.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3049 was up 310.05% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0744, 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 1,525 SDG
2017 Average 322 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 271 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,253.29 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3267
0.0306
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD to SDG 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 0.1208, compared to 0.1954 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0746 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1208
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1954

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.1899 SDG (High: 0.3048 / Low: 0.1148). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 SDG (High: 0.1387 / Low: 0.1368).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1899
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 0.0106 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0106

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.3020) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0542), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2478 (+457.14%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.3020
2017 Avg (November) 0.0542

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0573 0.0543 0.0553
February 0.1457 0.0577 0.1319
March 0.1387 0.1368 0.1380
April 0.1392 0.1366 0.1381
May 0.1386 0.1306 0.1350
June 0.1311 0.1201 0.1267
July 0.1204 0.1113 0.1161
August 0.1189 0.1164 0.1174
September 0.1172 0.1125 0.1164
October 0.3048 0.1148 0.2186
November 0.3049 0.2987 0.3020
December 0.3032 0.3011 0.3020