2018 LSL to AED Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3182 AED

YEARLY LOW

0.2356 AED

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2796 AED

2018 LSL to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LSL to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 0.3182. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 0.2356.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0826 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3014 to the December average rate of 0.2576, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3182 was up 6.45% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2989, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,591 AED

2017 Average 1,381 AED

Yearly Trough Low 1,178 AED

Transaction Impact: A difference of 413.19 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3166

0.2432

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to AED 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 0.2993, compared to 0.2599 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0394 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2993

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2599

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0267 AED (High: 0.2780 / Low: 0.2513). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0092 AED (High: 0.3152 / Low: 0.3060).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0267

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0092

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0155 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0155

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.3104) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2780), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0324 (+11.66%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.3104

2017 Avg (February) 0.2780

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3103	0.2944	0.3014
February	0.3182	0.3022	0.3104
March	0.3152	0.3060	0.3098
April	0.3105	0.2947	0.3037
May	0.2995	0.2883	0.2929
June	0.2921	0.2658	0.2774
July	0.2804	0.2652	0.2740
August	0.2780	0.2513	0.2647
September	0.2604	0.2356	0.2493
October	0.2596	0.2466	0.2528
November	0.2683	0.2539	0.2607
December	0.2689	0.2522	0.2576