2018 CAD to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.9524 LSL

YEARLY LOW

9.0456 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.1949 LSL

2018 CAD to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CAD to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 16, valuing the pair at 11.9524. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 9.0456.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9068 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.8041 to the December average rate of 10.6039, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 11.9524 was up 5.10% compared to the 2017 peak of 11.3722, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 59,762 LSL

2017 Average 51,331 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 45,228 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,533.87 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

11.5328

8.9567

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 9.6201, compared to 10.7697 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1495 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.6201

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.7697

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 1.1299 LSL (High: 11.9524 / Low: 10.8225). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2254 LSL (High: 9.2710 / Low: 9.0456).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.1299

March Spread (Stable) ±0.2254

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.4771 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4771

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 11.3181) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10.6971), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6210 (+5.81%).

2018 Avg (September) 11.3181

2017 Avg (September) 10.6971

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.0502	9.5730	9.8041
February	9.7085	9.1259	9.4122
March	9.2710	9.0456	9.1714
April	9.7127	9.1725	9.4930
May	9.9723	9.5748	9.7421
June	10.4779	9.7307	10.0980
July	10.5038	10.0104	10.2135
August	11.2041	10.1461	10.6477
September	11.9524	10.8225	11.3181
October	11.4967	10.8894	11.1559
November	11.0518	10.3132	10.6788
December	10.7452	10.3481	10.6039