2018 LSL to AWG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1549 AWG

YEARLY LOW

0.1155 AWG

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1364 AWG

2018 LSL to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LSL to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 0.1549. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 0.1155.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0394 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1469 to the December average rate of 0.1263, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1549 was up 6.30% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1457, 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 774 AWG

2017 Average 675 AWG

Yearly Trough Low 577 AWG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 197.06 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1543

0.1191

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to AWG 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 0.1457, compared to 0.1271 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0186 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1457

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1271

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0130 AWG (High: 0.1356 / Low: 0.1226). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 AWG (High: 0.1534 / Low: 0.1488).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0130

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

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 0.0076 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0076

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.1514) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1363), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0151 (+11.06%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.1514

2017 Avg (February) 0.1363

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1512	0.1435	0.1469
February	0.1549	0.1480	0.1514
March	0.1534	0.1488	0.1506
April	0.1503	0.1434	0.1477
May	0.1461	0.1404	0.1426
June	0.1423	0.1295	0.1351
July	0.1370	0.1291	0.1334
August	0.1356	0.1226	0.1292
September	0.1276	0.1155	0.1220
October	0.1272	0.1208	0.1239
November	0.1315	0.1244	0.1278
December	0.1318	0.1236	0.1263