YEARLY HIGH
0.0082 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.0062 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0070 USD

2018 LRD to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LRD to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.0082. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 0.0062.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0020 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0079 to the December average rate of 0.0063, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0082 was down 25.92% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0111, 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 41 USD
2017 Average 49 USD
Yearly Trough Low 31 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.23 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0081
0.0062
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD to USD 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 0.0076, compared to 0.0064 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0076
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0064

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0006 USD (High: 0.0082 / Low: 0.0077). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 USD (High: 0.0064 / Low: 0.0063).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0079) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0106), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0027 (-25.36%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0079
2017 Avg (February) 0.0106

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0082 0.0077 0.0079
February 0.0082 0.0077 0.0079
March 0.0077 0.0076 0.0076
April 0.0077 0.0076 0.0076
May 0.0076 0.0072 0.0075
June 0.0072 0.0067 0.0070
July 0.0067 0.0062 0.0064
August 0.0066 0.0065 0.0065
September 0.0065 0.0063 0.0065
October 0.0064 0.0064 0.0064
November 0.0064 0.0063 0.0063
December 0.0064 0.0063 0.0063