YEARLY HIGH
18.2791 LRD
YEARLY LOW
14.6921 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.5241 LRD

2018 SEK to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SEK to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 18.2791. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 14.6921.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5870 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.7713 to the December average rate of 17.4374, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 18.2791 was up 19.18% compared to the 2017 peak of 15.3379, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 91,395 LRD
2017 Average 61,495 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 73,460 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,935.01 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

17.8205
15.0654
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SEK 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 15.7213, compared to 17.3269 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6056 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.7213
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.3269

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 1.5319 LRD (High: 18.2791 / Low: 16.7472). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3211 LRD (High: 17.5615 / Low: 17.2404).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.5319
November Spread (Stable) ±0.3211

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.6730 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6730

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 17.5909) against the same month in 2017 (average: 11.1583), the exchange rate shifted by +6.4327 (+57.65%).

2018 Avg (July) 17.5909
2017 Avg (July) 11.1583

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.3849 15.2512 15.7713
February 16.0006 15.3714 15.6910
March 16.0722 15.7417 15.9061
April 15.8717 15.0341 15.4933
May 15.7305 14.6921 15.2950
June 16.7568 15.6782 16.1713
July 18.2791 16.7472 17.5909
August 17.2069 16.6843 16.9180
September 17.9589 16.8552 17.2853
October 17.6203 17.0733 17.3182
November 17.5615 17.2404 17.4118
December 17.6071 17.2856 17.4374