2018 LRD to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

162.8092 STD

YEARLY LOW

130.1059 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

144.3932 STD

2018 LRD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LRD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 162.8092. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 130.1059.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 32.7033 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 159.2138 to the December average rate of 133.5719, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 162.8092 was down 36.65% compared to the 2017 peak of 256.9890, 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 814,046 STD

2017 Average 1,060,056 STD

Yearly Trough Low 650,529 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 163,516.68 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

161.7910

130.8637

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD to STD 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 153.7677, compared to 135.0186 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 18.7492 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 153.7677

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 135.0186

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 11.7464 STD (High: 152.0692 / Low: 140.3228). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8899 STD (High: 134.0372 / Low: 133.1473).

June Spread (Volatile) ±11.7464

December Spread (Stable) ±0.8899

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 12.2942 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -12.2942

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 159.2138) against the same month in 2017 (average: 246.4984), the exchange rate shifted by -87.2847 (-35.41%).

2018 Avg (January) 159.2138

2017 Avg (January) 246.4984

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	162.8092	153.0383	159.2138
February	162.0805	152.5712	157.2578
March	153.1826	150.6616	151.7334
April	153.1627	150.4735	152.0779
May	156.7781	152.1053	154.7447
June	152.0692	140.3228	147.5788
July	140.0802	130.1059	135.2846
August	138.7647	136.1615	137.1688
September	136.4707	131.6488	135.9580
October	135.8311	134.0194	134.6870
November	134.4011	133.1263	133.4410
December	134.0372	133.1473	133.5719