YEARLY HIGH
1530.2247 KMF
YEARLY LOW
27.1663 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
35.8445 KMF

2018 LSL to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LSL to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 5, valuing the pair at 1530.2247. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 27.1663.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1503.0584 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.1087 to the December average rate of 30.3473, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1530.2247 was up 4087.76% compared to the 2017 peak of 36.5404, 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 7,651,124 KMF
2017 Average 164,125 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 135,832 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,515,291.94 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

85.9038
23.4846
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to KMF 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 33.1150, compared to 38.5741 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.4591 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.1150
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 38.5741

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 1500.3871 KMF (High: 1530.2247 / Low: 29.8376). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7955 KMF (High: 34.0646 / Low: 33.2691).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1500.3871
March Spread (Stable) ±0.7955

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 50.3549 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -50.3549

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 80.7022) against the same month in 2017 (average: 29.7485), the exchange rate shifted by +50.9537 (+171.28%).

2018 Avg (November) 80.7022
2017 Avg (November) 29.7485

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 33.5562 32.5996 33.1087
February 34.7087 32.8476 33.6962
March 34.0646 33.2691 33.6759
April 33.8985 32.5258 33.1875
May 33.9304 32.5494 33.1488
June 33.4814 30.8194 31.8726
July 32.1259 30.6286 31.4196
August 32.1606 29.1472 30.7880
September 29.8235 27.1663 28.6862
October 30.1193 28.6958 29.5011
November 1530.2247 29.8376 80.7022
December 31.7468 29.6216 30.3473