YEARLY HIGH
0.8517 VUV
YEARLY LOW
0.6751 VUV
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7546 VUV

2018 LRD to VUV Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LRD to VUV exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 0.8517. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 0.6751.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1766 VUV. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8298 to the December average rate of 0.7033, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.8517 was down 30.02% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.2171, 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 4,259 VUV
2017 Average 5,200 VUV
Yearly Trough Low 3,375 VUV
Transaction Impact: A difference of 883.17 VUV purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.8446
0.6864
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD to VUV 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 0.8055, compared to 0.7036 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8055
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7036

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0567 VUV (High: 0.7789 / Low: 0.7222). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0104 VUV (High: 0.8106 / Low: 0.8002).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0567
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0104

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 0.0559 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0559

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.8314) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.1381), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3067 (-26.95%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.8314
2017 Avg (February) 1.1381

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8463 0.7976 0.8298
February 0.8517 0.8042 0.8314
March 0.8106 0.8002 0.8044
April 0.8140 0.7955 0.8075
May 0.8216 0.7786 0.8046
June 0.7789 0.7222 0.7554
July 0.7262 0.6751 0.6996
August 0.7159 0.7018 0.7070
September 0.7034 0.6785 0.7008
October 0.7138 0.6973 0.7088
November 0.7115 0.6969 0.7022
December 0.7081 0.6954 0.7033