YEARLY HIGH
0.0222 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.0167 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0189 XCD

2018 LRD to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LRD to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.0222. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 0.0167.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0055 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0213 to the December average rate of 0.0171, 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 0.0222 was down 25.92% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0300, 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 111 XCD
2017 Average 131 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 84 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27.65 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0218
0.0167
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD to XCD 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 0.0205, compared to 0.0173 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0205
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0173

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0015 XCD (High: 0.0222 / Low: 0.0207). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 XCD (High: 0.0172 / Low: 0.0171).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0015
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0214) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0287), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0073 (-25.36%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0214
2017 Avg (February) 0.0287

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0220 0.0209 0.0213
February 0.0222 0.0207 0.0214
March 0.0207 0.0205 0.0206
April 0.0207 0.0205 0.0206
May 0.0206 0.0196 0.0202
June 0.0195 0.0180 0.0190
July 0.0180 0.0167 0.0174
August 0.0178 0.0175 0.0176
September 0.0175 0.0169 0.0175
October 0.0174 0.0172 0.0173
November 0.0173 0.0171 0.0171
December 0.0172 0.0171 0.0171