2018 HTG to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2249 LSL

YEARLY LOW

0.1794 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1956 LSL

2018 HTG to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HTG to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 16, valuing the pair at 0.2249. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 0.1794.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0455 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1889 to the December average rate of 0.1875, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2249 was down 1.18% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2276, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,124 LSL

2017 Average 1,025 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 897 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 227.47 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2154

0.1811

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 0.1899, compared to 0.2013 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0114 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1899

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2013

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0228 LSL (High: 0.2249 / Low: 0.2021). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0066 LSL (High: 0.1867 / Low: 0.1801).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0228

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0066

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 0.0115 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0115

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.2126) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2082), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0044 (+2.11%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.2126

2017 Avg (September) 0.2082

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1941	0.1845	0.1889
February	0.1899	0.1794	0.1845
March	0.1867	0.1801	0.1839
April	0.1931	0.1832	0.1867
May	0.1981	0.1884	0.1940
June	0.2079	0.1937	0.2013
July	0.2105	0.1958	0.2020
August	0.2150	0.1986	0.2062
September	0.2249	0.2021	0.2126
October	0.2122	0.1995	0.2056
November	0.2013	0.1859	0.1941
December	0.1929	0.1849	0.1875