YEARLY HIGH
7.7960 CVE
YEARLY LOW
6.1061 CVE
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.1158 CVE

2018 LSL to CVE Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LSL to CVE exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 7.7960. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 6.1061.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6899 CVE. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.4507 to the December average rate of 6.8147, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 7.7960 was down 5.23% compared to the 2017 peak of 8.2259, 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 38,980 CVE
2017 Average 36,883 CVE
Yearly Trough Low 30,530 CVE
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,449.63 CVE purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

7.6903
6.3198
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to CVE 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 7.4429, compared to 6.7887 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6542 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.4429
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.7887

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.7722 CVE (High: 7.2397 / Low: 6.4675). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1584 CVE (High: 7.6467 / Low: 7.4882).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.7722
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1584

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 0.4691 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4691

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 7.5761) against the same month in 2017 (average: 7.8685), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2924 (-3.72%).

2018 Avg (February) 7.5761
2017 Avg (February) 7.8685

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.5422 7.3360 7.4507
February 7.7960 7.3787 7.5761
March 7.6467 7.4882 7.5686
April 7.6241 7.3060 7.4586
May 7.5960 7.3050 7.4485
June 7.5244 6.9180 7.1552
July 7.2233 6.8685 7.0545
August 7.2397 6.4675 6.9032
September 6.7061 6.1061 6.4340
October 6.7696 6.4514 6.6282
November 7.1003 6.7182 6.8977
December 7.1362 6.6546 6.8147