2018 LSL to GNF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

780.1603 GNF

YEARLY LOW

581.5787 GNF

YEARLY AVERAGE

688.6444 GNF

2018 LSL to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LSL to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 780.1603. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 581.5787.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 198.5816 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 739.2978 to the December average rate of 642.0595, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 780.1603 was up 3.75% compared to the 2017 peak of 751.9383, 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 3,900,801 GNF

2017 Average 3,430,796 GNF

Yearly Trough Low 2,907,894 GNF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 992,907.88 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

775.8839

600.6607

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to GNF 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 734.5819, compared to 642.7069 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 91.8750 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 734.5819

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 642.7069

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 66.6604 GNF (High: 685.7059 / Low: 619.0455). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 23.3502 GNF (High: 773.2100 / Low: 749.8598).

August Spread (Volatile) ±66.6604

March Spread (Stable) ±23.3502

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 36.8555 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -36.8555

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 761.2820) against the same month in 2017 (average: 709.7229), the exchange rate shifted by +51.5591 (+7.26%).

2018 Avg (February) 761.2820

2017 Avg (February) 709.7229

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	760.7633	724.6238	739.2978
February	780.1603	740.4360	761.2820
March	773.2100	749.8598	759.7696
April	762.1508	723.4226	745.8862
May	734.9747	707.0857	719.0187
June	718.6775	653.2356	682.2375
July	689.9357	653.0916	674.9924
August	685.7059	619.0455	652.1181
September	641.7586	581.5787	615.2626
October	641.0216	607.4711	625.1257
November	667.6499	627.8448	646.6834
December	665.9826	625.3154	642.0595