YEARLY HIGH
1.7871 CZK
YEARLY LOW
1.4050 CZK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6498 CZK

2018 LSL to CZK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LSL to CZK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 29, valuing the pair at 1.7871. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 1.4050.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3820 CZK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7110 to the December average rate of 1.5931, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.7871 was down 10.92% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.0061, 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 8,935 CZK
2017 Average 8,785 CZK
Yearly Trough Low 7,025 CZK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,910.17 CZK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.7629
1.4686
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to CZK 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 1.7151, compared to 1.5844 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1307 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7151
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5844

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.1589 CZK (High: 1.5639 / Low: 1.4050). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0460 CZK (High: 1.7625 / Low: 1.7165).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1589
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0460

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.1119 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1119

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 1.7292) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.8138), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0845 (-4.66%).

2018 Avg (May) 1.7292
2017 Avg (May) 1.8138

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7397 1.6865 1.7110
February 1.7870 1.6833 1.7340
March 1.7625 1.7165 1.7384
April 1.7436 1.6824 1.7095
May 1.7871 1.6869 1.7292
June 1.7472 1.6143 1.6685
July 1.6757 1.6126 1.6484
August 1.6759 1.5189 1.6050
September 1.5639 1.4050 1.4931
October 1.5767 1.5056 1.5474
November 1.6688 1.5656 1.6196
December 1.6722 1.5556 1.5931