YEARLY HIGH
21.6747 LRD
YEARLY LOW
16.2658 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.2889 LRD

2018 SRD to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SRD to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 21.6747. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 16.2658.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.4089 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.0032 to the December average rate of 21.1315, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 21.6747 was up 28.61% compared to the 2017 peak of 16.8535, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 108,373 LRD
2017 Average 69,816 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 81,329 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,044.52 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

21.5765
16.4859
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 17.6705, compared to 20.9072 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.2366 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.6705
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.9072

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 1.6020 LRD (High: 21.6747 / Low: 20.0727). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1407 LRD (High: 21.1987 / Low: 21.0580).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.6020
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1407

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2392 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2392

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 20.8164) against the same month in 2017 (average: 12.4046), the exchange rate shifted by +8.4118 (+67.81%).

2018 Avg (July) 20.8164
2017 Avg (July) 12.4046

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.3077 16.4219 17.0032
February 17.4779 16.2658 16.9101
March 17.6219 17.4581 17.5526
April 17.6691 17.4688 17.5555
May 18.5102 17.5457 17.9276
June 20.0727 18.5199 19.0743
July 21.6747 20.0727 20.8164
August 20.7294 20.3205 20.5772
September 21.4400 20.6825 20.7614
October 21.0713 20.8634 21.0044
November 21.2021 21.0010 21.1522
December 21.1987 21.0580 21.1315