2018 LSL to BAM Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1378 BAM

YEARLY LOW

0.1060 BAM

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1257 BAM

2018 LSL to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LSL to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 0.1378. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 0.1060.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0318 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1317 to the December average rate of 0.1205, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1378 was down 5.15% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1453, 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 689 BAM

2017 Average 652 BAM

Yearly Trough Low 530 BAM

Transaction Impact: A difference of 159.10 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1359

0.1115

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to BAM 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 0.1315, compared to 0.1199 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0116 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1315

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1199

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0132 BAM (High: 0.1279 / Low: 0.1147). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 BAM (High: 0.1353 / Low: 0.1322).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0132

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0085 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0085

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.1338) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1390), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0052 (-3.75%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.1338

2017 Avg (February) 0.1390

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1338	0.1295	0.1317
February	0.1378	0.1302	0.1338
March	0.1353	0.1322	0.1338
April	0.1345	0.1287	0.1316
May	0.1349	0.1286	0.1318
June	0.1330	0.1219	0.1265
July	0.1272	0.1203	0.1245
August	0.1279	0.1147	0.1220
September	0.1186	0.1060	0.1135
October	0.1197	0.1144	0.1172
November	0.1256	0.1171	0.1218
December	0.1264	0.1178	0.1205