YEARLY HIGH
0.1165 BND
YEARLY LOW
0.0934 BND
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1067 BND

2018 LSL to BND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LSL to BND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 0.1165. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 0.0934.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0231 BND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1085 to the December average rate of 0.1101, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1165 was up 3.75% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1123, 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 583 BND
2017 Average 519 BND
Yearly Trough Low 467 BND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 115.55 BND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1130
0.0955
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to BND 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 0.1093, compared to 0.1041 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0052 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1093
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1041

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0185 BND (High: 0.1143 / Low: 0.0959). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 BND (High: 0.1124 / Low: 0.1098).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0185
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 0.0083 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0083

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.1078) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1053), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0025 (+2.38%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.1078
2017 Avg (May) 0.1053

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1106 0.1068 0.1085
February 0.1145 0.1093 0.1116
March 0.1124 0.1098 0.1109
April 0.1109 0.1069 0.1089
May 0.1165 0.1048 0.1078
June 0.1150 0.0979 0.1084
July 0.1154 0.0978 0.1059
August 0.1143 0.0959 0.1086
September 0.1055 0.0948 0.1003
October 0.0997 0.0934 0.0969
November 0.1151 0.0967 0.1030
December 0.1154 0.0998 0.1101