2018 LSL to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.1829 LRD

YEARLY LOW

9.9176 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.8829 LRD

2018 LSL to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LSL to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 12.1829. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 9.9176.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2654 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.4123 to the December average rate of 11.0530, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 12.1829 was up 19.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 10.2145, 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 60,915 LRD

2017 Average 39,237 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 49,588 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,326.78 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

11.6974

10.2954

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to LRD 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 10.7355, compared to 11.0303 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2948 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.7355

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.0303

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 1.3097 LRD (High: 12.1829 / Low: 10.8732). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3474 LRD (High: 11.2812 / Low: 10.9338).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.3097

March Spread (Stable) ±0.3474

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.5508 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5508

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 11.5806) against the same month in 2017 (average: 7.0700), the exchange rate shifted by +4.5106 (+63.80%).

2018 Avg (July) 11.5806

2017 Avg (July) 7.0700

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.8180	10.0572	10.4123
February	11.2714	10.1064	10.6760
March	11.2812	10.9338	11.0562
April	11.1361	10.5227	10.8414
May	11.0453	10.3435	10.6767
June	11.0081	10.3409	10.7504
July	12.1829	10.8732	11.5806
August	11.5274	10.5516	11.0591
September	11.0042	9.9176	10.5082
October	11.0137	10.5297	10.7824
November	11.5476	10.8256	11.1985
December	11.5711	10.7844	11.0530