2018 XDR to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

227.4222 LRD

YEARLY LOW

176.8023 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

203.8010 LRD

2018 XDR to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XDR to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 227.4222. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 176.8023.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 50.6199 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 182.4443 to the December average rate of 219.2455, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 227.4222 was up 27.24% compared to the 2017 peak of 178.7288, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,137,111 LRD

2017 Average 725,933 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 884,012 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 253,099.30 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

223.1166

178.7468

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 189.7744, compared to 217.8276 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 28.0532 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 189.7744

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 217.8276

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 16.5731 LRD (High: 227.4222 / Low: 210.8491). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6946 LRD (High: 220.0557 / Low: 218.3611).

July Spread (Volatile) ±16.5731

December Spread (Stable) ±1.6946

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 3.3800 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.3800

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 218.0606) against the same month in 2017 (average: 129.3921), the exchange rate shifted by +88.6684 (+68.53%).

2018 Avg (July) 218.0606

2017 Avg (July) 129.3921

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	188.0846	178.5596	182.4443
February	189.5925	176.8023	183.4470
March	191.7544	188.2119	190.4125
April	192.1356	188.4681	190.0947
May	195.8298	187.6859	190.8483
June	210.8491	196.0631	201.3996
July	227.4222	210.8491	218.0606
August	216.3870	212.3702	214.6805
September	224.2110	215.8006	217.0528
October	219.7612	217.1173	218.5073
November	219.9544	218.0817	219.4192
December	220.0557	218.3611	219.2455