YEARLY HIGH
0.0615 SRD
YEARLY LOW
0.0461 SRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0523 SRD

2018 LRD to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LRD to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.0615. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 0.0461.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0153 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0588 to the December average rate of 0.0473, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0615 was down 25.82% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0829, 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 307 SRD
2017 Average 364 SRD
Yearly Trough Low 231 SRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 76.71 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0604
0.0461
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD to SRD 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 0.0567, compared to 0.0478 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0089 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0567
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0478

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0043 SRD (High: 0.0615 / Low: 0.0572). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 SRD (High: 0.0475 / Low: 0.0472).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0043
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0044 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0044

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0592) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0800), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0208 (-26.03%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0592
2017 Avg (February) 0.0800

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0609 0.0578 0.0588
February 0.0615 0.0572 0.0592
March 0.0573 0.0567 0.0570
April 0.0572 0.0566 0.0570
May 0.0570 0.0540 0.0558
June 0.0540 0.0498 0.0525
July 0.0498 0.0461 0.0481
August 0.0492 0.0482 0.0486
September 0.0484 0.0466 0.0482
October 0.0479 0.0475 0.0476
November 0.0476 0.0472 0.0473
December 0.0475 0.0472 0.0473