2018 LSL to BBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1733 BBD

YEARLY LOW

0.1283 BBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1522 BBD

2018 LSL to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LSL to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 0.1733. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 0.1283.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0450 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1641 to the December average rate of 0.1403, 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 0.1733 was up 6.45% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1628, 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 866 BBD

2017 Average 752 BBD

Yearly Trough Low 641 BBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 224.97 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1724

0.1324

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to BBD 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 0.1630, compared to 0.1415 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0215 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1630

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1415

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0145 BBD (High: 0.1513 / Low: 0.1368). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0050 BBD (High: 0.1716 / Low: 0.1666).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0145

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0050

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 0.0084 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0084

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.1690) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1514), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0177 (+11.68%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.1690

2017 Avg (February) 0.1514

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1690	0.1603	0.1641
February	0.1733	0.1645	0.1690
March	0.1716	0.1666	0.1687
April	0.1691	0.1605	0.1654
May	0.1631	0.1570	0.1595
June	0.1590	0.1447	0.1511
July	0.1527	0.1444	0.1492
August	0.1513	0.1368	0.1441
September	0.1418	0.1283	0.1357
October	0.1413	0.1343	0.1377
November	0.1461	0.1382	0.1420
December	0.1464	0.1373	0.1403