2018 LSL to KPW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

77.9727 KPW

YEARLY LOW

57.7257 KPW

YEARLY AVERAGE

68.5028 KPW

2018 LSL to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LSL to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 77.9727. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 57.7257.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.2471 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 73.8637 to the December average rate of 63.1187, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 77.9727 was up 6.45% compared to the 2017 peak of 73.2512, 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 389,864 KPW

2017 Average 338,422 KPW

Yearly Trough Low 288,628 KPW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 101,235.27 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

77.5640

59.5776

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to KPW 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 73.3347, compared to 63.6709 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.6638 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 73.3347

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 63.6709

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 6.5390 KPW (High: 68.1044 / Low: 61.5654). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2526 KPW (High: 77.2390 / Low: 74.9864).

August Spread (Volatile) ±6.5390

March Spread (Stable) ±2.2526

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 3.7983 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.7983

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 76.0652) against the same month in 2017 (average: 68.1280), the exchange rate shifted by +7.9372 (+11.65%).

2018 Avg (February) 76.0652

2017 Avg (February) 68.1280

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	76.0287	72.1314	73.8637
February	77.9727	74.0436	76.0652
March	77.2390	74.9864	75.9104
April	76.0942	72.2031	74.4227
May	73.3798	70.6360	71.7723
June	71.5665	65.1275	67.9740
July	68.7023	64.9842	67.1285
August	68.1044	61.5654	64.8670
September	63.7922	57.7257	61.0765
October	63.6053	60.4191	61.9478
November	65.7356	62.2059	63.8871
December	65.8906	61.8014	63.1187