2018 LSL to DJF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

15.3433 DJF

YEARLY LOW

11.4201 DJF

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.5345 DJF

2018 LSL to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LSL to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 15.3433. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 11.4201.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.9232 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.6663 to the December average rate of 12.4852, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 15.3433 was up 5.57% compared to the 2017 peak of 14.5338, 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 76,716 DJF

2017 Average 67,227 DJF

Yearly Trough Low 57,100 DJF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,616.19 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

15.2995

11.7932

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to DJF 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 14.4745, compared to 12.5944 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.8801 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.4745

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.5944

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 1.2936 DJF (High: 13.4733 / Low: 12.1797). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4355 DJF (High: 15.1912 / Low: 14.7557).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.2936

March Spread (Stable) ±0.4355

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 0.7466 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7466

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 15.0074) against the same month in 2017 (average: 13.5424), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4650 (+10.82%).

2018 Avg (February) 15.0074

2017 Avg (February) 13.5424

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	15.0723	14.3357	14.6663
February	15.3433	14.5825	15.0074
March	15.1912	14.7557	14.9341
April	14.9610	14.1919	14.6274
May	14.5027	13.9643	14.1673
June	14.1543	12.8833	13.4448
July	13.5878	12.8524	13.2734
August	13.4733	12.1797	12.8320
September	12.6202	11.4201	12.0854
October	12.5832	11.9529	12.2539
November	13.0010	12.3047	12.6365
December	13.0317	12.2264	12.4852