2018 LSL to MVR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3394 MVR

YEARLY LOW

0.9878 MVR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1753 MVR

2018 LSL to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LSL to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 1.3394. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 0.9878.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3516 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2642 to the December average rate of 1.0839, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.3394 was up 6.86% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.2534, 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 6,697 MVR

2017 Average 5,804 MVR

Yearly Trough Low 4,939 MVR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,758.24 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.3305

1.0208

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to MVR 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 1.2585, compared to 1.0922 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1663 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2585

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0922

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.1174 MVR (High: 1.2325 / Low: 1.1151). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0387 MVR (High: 1.3268 / Low: 1.2881).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1174

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0387

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 0.0697 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0697

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1.3046) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.1701), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1345 (+11.50%).

2018 Avg (February) 1.3046

2017 Avg (February) 1.1701

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3010	1.2343	1.2642
February	1.3394	1.2670	1.3046
March	1.3268	1.2881	1.3031
April	1.3021	1.2395	1.2758
May	1.2646	1.2173	1.2364
June	1.2325	1.1151	1.1668
July	1.1788	1.1127	1.1507
August	1.1653	1.0576	1.1125
September	1.0923	0.9878	1.0466
October	1.0891	1.0338	1.0622
November	1.1285	1.0679	1.0970
December	1.1311	1.0612	1.0839