YEARLY HIGH
0.0368 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.0007 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0316 LSL

2018 KMF to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KMF to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 16, valuing the pair at 0.0368. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 0.0007.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0362 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0302 to the December average rate of 0.0330, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0368 was up 6.22% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0347, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 184 LSL
2017 Average 153 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 3 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 180.78 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0354
0.0292
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 0.0302, compared to 0.0329 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0302
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0329

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0329 LSL (High: 0.0335 / Low: 0.0007). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 LSL (High: 0.0301 / Low: 0.0294).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0329
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

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 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0349) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0318), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0031 (+9.64%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0349
2017 Avg (September) 0.0318

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0307 0.0298 0.0302
February 0.0304 0.0288 0.0297
March 0.0301 0.0294 0.0297
April 0.0307 0.0295 0.0301
May 0.0307 0.0295 0.0302
June 0.0324 0.0299 0.0314
July 0.0326 0.0311 0.0318
August 0.0343 0.0311 0.0325
September 0.0368 0.0335 0.0349
October 0.0348 0.0332 0.0339
November 0.0335 0.0007 0.0315
December 0.0338 0.0315 0.0330