2018 CNY to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.2706 LSL

YEARLY LOW

1.8213 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.9966 LSL

2018 CNY to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CNY to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 16, valuing the pair at 2.2706. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 1.8213.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4493 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8965 to the December average rate of 2.0694, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.2706 was up 4.00% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.1832, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 56,764 LSL

2017 Average 49,264 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 45,532 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,232.03 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.1792

1.8440

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 1.9302, compared to 2.0629 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1327 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9302

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0629

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.2230 LSL (High: 2.2706 / Low: 2.0476). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0403 LSL (High: 1.8950 / Low: 1.8548).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.2230

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0403

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0688 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0688

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 2.1512) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.0022), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1490 (+7.44%).

2018 Avg (September) 2.1512

2017 Avg (September) 2.0022

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.9201	1.8595	1.8965
February	1.9327	1.8213	1.8719
March	1.8950	1.8548	1.8752
April	1.9682	1.8814	1.9201
May	1.9966	1.9325	1.9684
June	2.1184	1.9626	2.0491
July	2.0808	1.9228	1.9971
August	2.1403	1.9311	2.0289
September	2.2706	2.0476	2.1512
October	2.1503	2.0545	2.0999
November	2.0897	1.9721	2.0311
December	2.1157	1.9843	2.0694