2018 LSL to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

49.4052 CRC

YEARLY LOW

37.2187 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

43.8392 CRC

2018 LSL to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LSL to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 49.4052. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 37.2187.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.1866 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 46.5507 to the December average rate of 41.9775, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 49.4052 was up 7.33% compared to the 2017 peak of 46.0318, 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 247,026 CRC

2017 Average 212,795 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 186,093 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 60,932.92 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

49.1712

38.4061

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to CRC 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 46.2588, compared to 41.4196 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.8393 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 46.2588

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 41.4196

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 4.1131 CRC (High: 45.2221 / Low: 41.1090). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4387 CRC (High: 48.6456 / Low: 47.2069).

June Spread (Volatile) ±4.1131

March Spread (Stable) ±1.4387

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 2.3071 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3071

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 48.2741) against the same month in 2017 (average: 42.1170), the exchange rate shifted by +6.1571 (+14.62%).

2018 Avg (February) 48.2741

2017 Avg (February) 42.1170

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	48.0405	45.4616	46.5507
February	49.4052	47.1655	48.2741
March	48.6456	47.2069	47.9528
April	47.9154	45.4344	46.8173
May	46.1164	44.3706	45.1326
June	45.2221	41.1090	42.8255
July	43.2739	40.9361	42.3074
August	42.9760	39.1388	40.9147
September	41.0793	37.2187	39.3032
October	41.6777	39.3921	40.7035
November	44.4769	41.9850	43.3111
December	43.8319	41.0951	41.9775