2018 LRD to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1008 LSL

YEARLY LOW

0.0821 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0920 LSL

2018 LRD to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LRD to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 16, valuing the pair at 0.1008. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 0.0821.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0187 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0961 to the December average rate of 0.0905, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1008 was down 33.09% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1507, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 504 LSL

2017 Average 646 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 410 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 93.75 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0971

0.0855

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.0932, compared to 0.0908 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0932

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0908

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0102 LSL (High: 0.0989 / Low: 0.0887). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 LSL (High: 0.0915 / Low: 0.0886).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0102

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0066 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0066

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0952) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1125), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0173 (-15.34%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0952

2017 Avg (September) 0.1125

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0994	0.0924	0.0961
February	0.0989	0.0887	0.0938
March	0.0915	0.0886	0.0905
April	0.0950	0.0898	0.0923
May	0.0967	0.0905	0.0937
June	0.0967	0.0908	0.0930
July	0.0920	0.0821	0.0864
August	0.0948	0.0868	0.0905
September	0.1008	0.0909	0.0952
October	0.0950	0.0908	0.0928
November	0.0924	0.0866	0.0893
December	0.0927	0.0864	0.0905