2018 GMD to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3227 LSL

YEARLY LOW

0.2435 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2748 LSL

2018 GMD to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GMD to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 0.3227. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 0.2435.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0792 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2540 to the December average rate of 0.2883, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3227 was up 0.23% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3220, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,614 LSL

2017 Average 1,453 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 1,218 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 395.84 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3093

0.2446

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 0.2596, compared to 0.2900 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0305 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2596

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2900

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0364 LSL (High: 0.3227 / Low: 0.2863). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0078 LSL (High: 0.2537 / Low: 0.2459).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0364

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0078

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0102 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0102

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.3039) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2856), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0182 (+6.39%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.3039

2017 Avg (September) 0.2856

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2619	0.2435	0.2540
February	0.2576	0.2439	0.2500
March	0.2537	0.2459	0.2506
April	0.2644	0.2496	0.2561
May	0.2702	0.2600	0.2659
June	0.2932	0.2667	0.2808
July	0.2934	0.2725	0.2812
August	0.3043	0.2742	0.2887
September	0.3227	0.2863	0.3039
October	0.3004	0.2874	0.2937
November	0.2924	0.2766	0.2844
December	0.2951	0.2761	0.2883