2018 IMP to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

15.5910 LSL

YEARLY LOW

11.5425 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.2250 LSL

2018 IMP to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IMP to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 16, valuing the pair at 15.5910. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 11.5425.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.0485 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.1880 to the December average rate of 14.2631, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 15.5910 was up 7.64% compared to the 2017 peak of 14.4849, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 77,955 LSL

2017 Average 66,550 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 57,713 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,242.44 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

15.0381

11.5443

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IMP 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 12.2950, compared to 14.1551 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8601 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.2950

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.1551

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 1.4827 LSL (High: 15.5910 / Low: 14.1083). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3500 LSL (High: 12.0022 / Low: 11.6521).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.4827

March Spread (Stable) ±0.3500

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.4401 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4401

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 14.7470) against the same month in 2017 (average: 13.1525), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5945 (+12.12%).

2018 Avg (September) 14.7470

2017 Avg (September) 13.1525

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.4772	11.8376	12.1880
February	12.1550	11.5425	11.8355
March	12.0022	11.6521	11.8567
April	12.4648	11.8274	12.0958
May	12.7414	12.2650	12.5407
June	13.8191	12.5757	13.2530
July	13.8495	13.1000	13.4100
August	14.6186	13.2150	13.8896
September	15.5910	14.1083	14.7470
October	14.8959	14.1498	14.5305
November	14.4681	13.6912	14.0904
December	14.5628	13.6590	14.2631