2018 XCD to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

59.8138 LRD

YEARLY LOW

44.9475 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

53.2584 LRD

2018 XCD to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XCD to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 59.8138. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 44.9475.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.8663 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 46.9405 to the December average rate of 58.3147, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 59.8138 was up 28.75% compared to the 2017 peak of 46.4563, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 299,069 LRD

2017 Average 193,308 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 224,738 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 74,331.56 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

59.5358

45.5637

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 48.8219, compared to 57.6948 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.8730 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 48.8219

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 57.6948

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 4.3467 LRD (High: 59.8138 / Low: 55.4671). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3884 LRD (High: 58.5003 / Low: 58.1119).

July Spread (Volatile) ±4.3467

December Spread (Stable) ±0.3884

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 0.6552 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6552

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 57.4403) against the same month in 2017 (average: 34.3159), the exchange rate shifted by +23.1244 (+67.39%).

2018 Avg (July) 57.4403

2017 Avg (July) 34.3159

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	47.8267	45.3789	46.9405
February	48.2970	44.9475	46.7280
March	48.6948	48.2422	48.5033
April	48.8254	48.2719	48.5114
May	51.1496	48.4843	49.5398
June	55.4671	51.1764	52.7082
July	59.8138	55.4671	57.4403
August	57.2053	56.0768	56.7851
September	59.1662	57.0757	57.2934
October	58.1488	57.5751	57.9640
November	58.5074	57.9546	58.3715
December	58.5003	58.1119	58.3147