2018 FJD to LSL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 FJD to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the FJD to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 16, valuing the pair at 7.2901. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 5.7007.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5894 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.0313 to the December average rate of 6.7185, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 7.2901 was up 4.59% compared to the 2017 peak of 6.9699, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 FJD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
FJD to LSL Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 6.0114, compared to 6.6770 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6656 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.6848 LSL (High: 7.2901 / Low: 6.6053). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2113 LSL (High: 6.1181 / Low: 5.9068).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1674 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 6.9406) against the same month in 2017 (average: 6.5193), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4213 (+6.46%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.1181 | 5.9068 | 6.0313 |
| February | 6.0081 | 5.7007 | 5.8639 |
| March | 5.9254 | 5.7106 | 5.8404 |
| April | 6.0340 | 5.7766 | 5.9269 |
| May | 6.1361 | 5.9018 | 6.0306 |
| June | 6.5970 | 6.0877 | 6.3750 |
| July | 6.5950 | 6.2381 | 6.3927 |
| August | 6.9261 | 6.2955 | 6.5813 |
| September | 7.2901 | 6.6053 | 6.9406 |
| October | 6.9487 | 6.6270 | 6.7747 |
| November | 6.8105 | 6.4784 | 6.6543 |
| December | 6.8299 | 6.5139 | 6.7185 |