2018 LRD to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 LRD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the LRD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 4.7855. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 3.5842.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2013 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.5710 to the December average rate of 3.6799, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.7855 was down 25.97% compared to the 2017 peak of 6.4642, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LRD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
LRD to SOS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4.3954, compared to 3.7134 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6819 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.3423 SOS (High: 4.7855 / Low: 4.4432). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0387 SOS (High: 3.6983 / Low: 3.6596).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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 0.3265 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 4.6017) against the same month in 2017 (average: 6.1449), the exchange rate shifted by -1.5432 (-25.11%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.7261 | 4.4861 | 4.5710 |
| February | 4.7855 | 4.4432 | 4.6017 |
| March | 4.4708 | 4.4011 | 4.4320 |
| April | 4.4306 | 4.3631 | 4.4060 |
| May | 4.4240 | 4.1643 | 4.3082 |
| June | 4.1946 | 3.8558 | 4.0533 |
| July | 3.8573 | 3.5842 | 3.7269 |
| August | 3.8205 | 3.7365 | 3.7682 |
| September | 3.7538 | 3.6147 | 3.7351 |
| October | 3.7269 | 3.6781 | 3.6985 |
| November | 3.7031 | 3.6293 | 3.6721 |
| December | 3.6983 | 3.6596 | 3.6799 |