2018 LSL to AMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

41.6580 AMD

YEARLY LOW

31.1152 AMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

36.7505 AMD

2018 LSL to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LSL to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 41.6580. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 31.1152.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.5429 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 39.6156 to the December average rate of 33.9930, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 41.6580 was up 5.90% compared to the 2017 peak of 39.3359, 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 208,290 AMD

2017 Average 181,401 AMD

Yearly Trough Low 155,576 AMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 52,714.27 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

41.4682

32.0437

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to AMD 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 39.2815, compared to 34.2196 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.0619 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 39.2815

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.2196

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 3.6525 AMD (High: 38.5234 / Low: 34.8710). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3818 AMD (High: 41.2502 / Low: 39.8684).

June Spread (Volatile) ±3.6525

March Spread (Stable) ±1.3818

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 2.1412 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1412

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 40.6828) against the same month in 2017 (average: 36.8258), the exchange rate shifted by +3.8570 (+10.47%).

2018 Avg (February) 40.6828

2017 Avg (February) 36.8258

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	40.5983	38.8985	39.6156
February	41.6580	39.7503	40.6828
March	41.2502	39.8684	40.5253
April	40.5937	38.6337	39.7804
May	39.5173	37.8635	38.6130
June	38.5234	34.8710	36.4719
July	36.6820	34.8053	35.8872
August	36.4149	33.0343	34.7400
September	34.2194	31.1152	32.8291
October	34.2554	32.6123	33.3743
November	35.3941	33.6968	34.4938
December	35.5165	33.1874	33.9930