YEARLY HIGH
0.0726 TJS
YEARLY LOW
0.0575 TJS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0639 TJS

2018 LRD to TJS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LRD to TJS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.0726. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 15, dropping to 0.0575.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0151 TJS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0695 to the December average rate of 0.0598, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0726 was down 25.85% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0979, 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 363 TJS
2017 Average 417 TJS
Yearly Trough Low 287 TJS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 75.68 TJS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0709
0.0587
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD to TJS 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 0.0675, compared to 0.0603 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0072 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0675
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0603

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0051 TJS (High: 0.0726 / Low: 0.0676). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 TJS (High: 0.0600 / Low: 0.0595).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0051
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 0.0039 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0039

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0699) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0847), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0148 (-17.46%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0699
2017 Avg (February) 0.0847

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0718 0.0682 0.0695
February 0.0726 0.0676 0.0699
March 0.0676 0.0670 0.0673
April 0.0681 0.0667 0.0675
May 0.0681 0.0651 0.0671
June 0.0653 0.0612 0.0638
July 0.0621 0.0575 0.0599
August 0.0622 0.0608 0.0614
September 0.0612 0.0589 0.0609
October 0.0606 0.0599 0.0601
November 0.0602 0.0591 0.0597
December 0.0600 0.0595 0.0598