YEARLY HIGH
109.7069 LRD
YEARLY LOW
88.6321 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
99.3554 LRD

2018 NZD to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NZD to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 109.7069. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 88.6321.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.0748 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 92.0308 to the December average rate of 107.2479, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 109.7069 was up 23.09% compared to the 2017 peak of 89.1304, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 548,535 LRD
2017 Average 371,124 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 443,160 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 105,374.24 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

108.7696
90.5091
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD 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 94.3489, compared to 104.3619 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.0130 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 94.3489
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 104.3619

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 8.3111 LRD (High: 109.4539 / Low: 101.1428). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8484 LRD (High: 96.0992 / Low: 94.2508).

July Spread (Volatile) ±8.3111
March Spread (Stable) ±1.8484

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 3.1466 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1466

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 107.2479) against the same month in 2017 (average: 87.4380), the exchange rate shifted by +19.8099 (+22.66%).

2018 Avg (December) 107.2479
2017 Avg (December) 87.4380

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 94.8595 88.9162 92.0308
February 95.1385 88.6321 92.2383
March 96.0992 94.2508 95.0666
April 97.2231 92.5397 94.8999
May 96.8398 90.9053 93.0691
June 101.8629 96.5313 98.7886
July 109.4539 101.1428 105.4112
August 103.6378 100.6893 102.2646
September 105.3251 100.5772 102.1575
October 103.6153 100.2380 102.2018
November 108.7742 104.1391 106.8882
December 109.7069 105.3827 107.2479