YEARLY HIGH
0.0321 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.0240 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0274 LSL

2018 AMD to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AMD to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 16, valuing the pair at 0.0321. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 0.0240.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0081 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0252 to the December average rate of 0.0294, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0321 was up 8.02% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0298, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 161 LSL
2017 Average 138 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 120 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40.67 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0311
0.0240
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AMD to LSL 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 0.0255, compared to 0.0293 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0038 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0255
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0293

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0029 LSL (High: 0.0321 / Low: 0.0292). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 LSL (High: 0.0251 / Low: 0.0242).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0029
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0305) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0275), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0030 (+10.91%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0305
2017 Avg (September) 0.0275

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0257 0.0246 0.0252
February 0.0252 0.0240 0.0246
March 0.0251 0.0242 0.0247
April 0.0259 0.0246 0.0251
May 0.0264 0.0253 0.0259
June 0.0287 0.0260 0.0274
July 0.0287 0.0273 0.0279
August 0.0303 0.0275 0.0288
September 0.0321 0.0292 0.0305
October 0.0307 0.0292 0.0300
November 0.0297 0.0283 0.0290
December 0.0301 0.0282 0.0294