2018 LSL to GBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0620 GBP

YEARLY LOW

0.0491 GBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0569 GBP

2018 LSL to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LSL to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 0.0620. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 0.0491.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0130 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0594 to the December average rate of 0.0554, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0620 was down 3.52% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0643, 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 310 GBP

2017 Average 292 GBP

Yearly Trough Low 245 GBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 64.78 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0613

0.0512

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to GBP 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 0.0592, compared to 0.0547 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0045 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0592

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0547

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0056 GBP (High: 0.0584 / Low: 0.0528). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 GBP (High: 0.0603 / Low: 0.0586).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0056

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0040 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0605) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0607), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-0.27%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0605

2017 Avg (February) 0.0607

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0603	0.0586	0.0594
February	0.0620	0.0588	0.0605
March	0.0612	0.0593	0.0604
April	0.0602	0.0577	0.0588
May	0.0604	0.0582	0.0592
June	0.0597	0.0550	0.0568
July	0.0582	0.0549	0.0566
August	0.0584	0.0528	0.0560
September	0.0542	0.0491	0.0520
October	0.0542	0.0512	0.0529
November	0.0571	0.0532	0.0550
December	0.0575	0.0540	0.0554