2018 LSL to MRO Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

30.8425 MRO

YEARLY LOW

13.9635 MRO

YEARLY AVERAGE

27.0500 MRO

2018 LSL to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LSL to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 30.8425. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 13.9635.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.8790 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.1259 to the December average rate of 25.0371, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 30.8425 was up 6.79% compared to the 2017 peak of 28.8826, 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 154,213 MRO

2017 Average 135,343 MRO

Yearly Trough Low 69,818 MRO

Transaction Impact: A difference of 84,395.06 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

30.6482

23.3116

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to MRO 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 28.9668, compared to 25.1332 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.8335 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.9668

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 25.1332

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 11.2312 MRO (High: 25.1948 / Low: 13.9635). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8898 MRO (High: 30.5094 / Low: 29.6196).

October Spread (Volatile) ±11.2312

March Spread (Stable) ±0.8898

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.4989 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4989

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 30.0368) against the same month in 2017 (average: 27.1750), the exchange rate shifted by +2.8618 (+10.53%).

2018 Avg (February) 30.0368

2017 Avg (February) 27.1750

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	29.9891	28.3942	29.1259
February	30.8425	29.2061	30.0368
March	30.5094	29.6196	29.9981
April	30.0572	28.5485	29.3976
May	29.0236	27.9012	28.3705
June	28.2688	25.7253	26.8716
July	27.1374	25.6688	26.5575
August	26.9391	24.4209	25.7014
September	25.3397	22.8978	24.2384
October	25.1948	13.9635	23.9230
November	26.0751	24.6750	25.3419
December	26.1366	24.5146	25.0371