2018 NAD to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.1829 LRD

YEARLY LOW

10.0572 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.8842 LRD

2018 NAD to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NAD to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 12.1829. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 10.0572.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1257 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.4136 to the December average rate of 11.0736, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 12.1829 was up 19.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 10.2145, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 60,915 LRD

2017 Average 39,249 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 50,286 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,628.66 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

11.6524

10.3010

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 10.7416, compared to 11.0267 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2850 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.7416

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.0267

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 1.3174 LRD (High: 12.1829 / Low: 10.8655). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3906 LRD (High: 11.2884 / Low: 10.8978).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.3174

March Spread (Stable) ±0.3906

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.5793 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5793

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 11.5398) against the same month in 2017 (average: 7.0717), the exchange rate shifted by +4.4681 (+63.18%).

2018 Avg (July) 11.5398

2017 Avg (July) 7.0717

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.8539	10.0572	10.4136
February	11.2916	10.0764	10.6819
March	11.2884	10.8978	11.0602
April	11.1310	10.5227	10.8341
May	11.0320	10.3545	10.6977
June	11.0059	10.3409	10.7624
July	12.1829	10.8655	11.5398
August	11.4707	10.6126	10.9605
September	10.9947	10.1863	10.5965
October	11.0214	10.5572	10.7993
November	11.5476	10.8238	11.1904
December	11.5654	10.7788	11.0736