YEARLY HIGH
0.6972 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.5062 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5925 JPY

2019 LRD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LRD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.6972. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 0.5062.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1910 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6847 to the December average rate of 0.5788, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.6972 was down 22.94% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.9047, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,486 JPY
2018 Average 3,858 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 2,531 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 954.86 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.7027
0.4949
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD to JPY 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 0.6497, compared to 0.5353 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1144 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6497
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5353

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.0885 JPY (High: 0.6559 / Low: 0.5674). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0090 JPY (High: 0.5153 / Low: 0.5062).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0885
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0090

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0610 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0610

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.6847) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.8749), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1902 (-21.74%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.6847
2018 Avg (January) 0.8749

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6972 0.6769 0.6847
February 0.6896 0.6804 0.6852
March 0.6918 0.6775 0.6853
April 0.6838 0.6553 0.6735
May 0.6559 0.5674 0.6125
June 0.5674 0.5493 0.5571
July 0.5522 0.5337 0.5411
August 0.5297 0.5117 0.5212
September 0.5201 0.5096 0.5161
October 0.5153 0.5062 0.5122
November 0.5675 0.5114 0.5427
December 0.5844 0.5682 0.5788