2018 SCR to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.9387 LRD

YEARLY LOW

8.6757 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.5713 LRD

2018 SCR to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SCR to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 11.9387. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 8.6757.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.2629 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.1198 to the December average rate of 11.5253, the exchange rate registered a net change of 26.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 11.9387 was up 26.29% compared to the 2017 peak of 9.4533, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 59,693 LRD

2017 Average 38,424 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 43,379 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,314.73 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

11.7994

8.8762

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 9.7004, compared to 11.4423 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.7419 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.7004

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.4423

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 1.0112 LRD (High: 9.6869 / Low: 8.6757). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1099 LRD (High: 11.5921 / Low: 11.4822).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.0112

November Spread (Stable) ±0.1099

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1680 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1680

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 11.4598) against the same month in 2017 (average: 6.8513), the exchange rate shifted by +4.6084 (+67.26%).

2018 Avg (July) 11.4598

2017 Avg (July) 6.8513

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	9.4234	8.7580	9.1198
February	9.6869	8.6757	9.2765
March	9.7699	9.2734	9.6090
April	9.8066	9.5025	9.7303
May	10.2748	9.4326	9.9240
June	11.0716	10.2796	10.5427
July	11.9387	11.0717	11.4598
August	11.3785	11.1610	11.2918
September	11.7534	10.8169	11.3432
October	11.5467	11.2555	11.4780
November	11.5921	11.4822	11.5558
December	11.5920	11.2695	11.5253