YEARLY HIGH
0.7541 LRD
YEARLY LOW
0.3417 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4058 LRD

2018 MRO to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MRO to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 7, valuing the pair at 0.7541. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.3417.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4124 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3575 to the December average rate of 0.4415, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.7541 was up 112.32% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3552, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MRO based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,770 LRD
2017 Average 1,452 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 1,708 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,061.95 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4695
0.3450
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO to LRD 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 0.3711, compared to 0.4404 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0692 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3711
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4404

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.3188 LRD (High: 0.7541 / Low: 0.4353). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 LRD (High: 0.4429 / Low: 0.4399).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.3188
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0172 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0172

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.4591) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3278), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1313 (+40.05%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.4591
2017 Avg (October) 0.3278

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3644 0.3455 0.3575
February 0.3670 0.3417 0.3553
March 0.3702 0.3662 0.3686
April 0.3724 0.3659 0.3688
May 0.3885 0.3681 0.3763
June 0.4211 0.3885 0.4004
July 0.4547 0.4205 0.4360
August 0.4328 0.4257 0.4303
September 0.4473 0.4316 0.4335
October 0.7541 0.4353 0.4591
November 0.4429 0.4387 0.4419
December 0.4429 0.4399 0.4415