2018 SYP to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3139 LRD

YEARLY LOW

0.2359 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2795 LRD

2018 SYP to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SYP to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 0.3139. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.2359.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0780 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2463 to the December average rate of 0.3060, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3139 was down 41.43% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5359, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,569 LRD

2017 Average 1,793 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 1,179 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 390.13 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3124

0.2391

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SYP 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 0.2562, compared to 0.3027 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0466 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2562

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3027

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0232 LRD (High: 0.3139 / Low: 0.2907). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 LRD (High: 0.3072 / Low: 0.3050).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0232

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

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 0.0034 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.3014) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4325), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1311 (-30.31%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.3014

2017 Avg (July) 0.4325

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2510	0.2382	0.2463
February	0.2535	0.2359	0.2452
March	0.2555	0.2532	0.2545
April	0.2562	0.2533	0.2546
May	0.2684	0.2544	0.2600
June	0.2911	0.2685	0.2766
July	0.3139	0.2907	0.3014
August	0.3002	0.2943	0.2980
September	0.3105	0.2992	0.3006
October	0.3051	0.3021	0.3042
November	0.3071	0.3041	0.3063
December	0.3072	0.3050	0.3060