2018 LSL to ETB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.3868 ETB

YEARLY LOW

1.7663 ETB

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1050 ETB

2018 LSL to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LSL to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 2.3868. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 1.7663.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6206 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2530 to the December average rate of 1.9775, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.3868 was up 7.18% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.2270, 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 11,934 ETB

2017 Average 9,005 ETB

Yearly Trough Low 8,831 ETB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,102.90 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.3686

1.8377

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to ETB 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 2.2409, compared to 1.9691 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2718 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2409

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9691

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.2035 ETB (High: 1.9697 / Low: 1.7663). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0788 ETB (High: 2.3641 / Low: 2.2853).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.2035

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0788

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 0.1131 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1131

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 2.3243) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.7160), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6083 (+35.45%).

2018 Avg (February) 2.3243

2017 Avg (February) 1.7160

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.3267	2.1998	2.2530
February	2.3868	2.2562	2.3243
March	2.3641	2.2853	2.3194
April	2.3252	2.2085	2.2724
May	2.2405	2.1596	2.1945
June	2.1922	1.9939	2.0814
July	2.0993	1.9894	2.0564
August	2.0936	1.8911	1.9922
September	1.9697	1.7663	1.8819
October	1.9652	1.8650	1.9190
November	2.0531	1.9316	1.9874
December	2.0590	1.9329	1.9775