YEARLY HIGH
0.0057 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0044 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0049 XDR

2018 LRD to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LRD to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.0057. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 0.0044.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0013 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0055 to the December average rate of 0.0046, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0057 was down 31.02% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0082, 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 28 XDR
2017 Average 35 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 22 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.29 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0056
0.0045
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD to XDR 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 0.0053, compared to 0.0046 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0053
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0046

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0004 XDR (High: 0.0057 / Low: 0.0053). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 XDR (High: 0.0046 / Low: 0.0045).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
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 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0055) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0078), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0024 (-30.36%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0055
2017 Avg (February) 0.0078

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0056 0.0053 0.0055
February 0.0057 0.0053 0.0055
March 0.0053 0.0052 0.0053
April 0.0053 0.0052 0.0053
May 0.0053 0.0051 0.0052
June 0.0051 0.0047 0.0050
July 0.0047 0.0044 0.0046
August 0.0047 0.0046 0.0047
September 0.0046 0.0045 0.0046
October 0.0046 0.0046 0.0046
November 0.0046 0.0045 0.0046
December 0.0046 0.0045 0.0046