2018 NZD to LRD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 NZD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |