2018 LSL to MXN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6165 MXN

YEARLY LOW

1.2118 MXN

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4611 MXN

2018 LSL to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LSL to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 5, valuing the pair at 1.6165. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 1.2118.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4048 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5516 to the December average rate of 1.4088, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.6165 was up 0.02% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.6162, 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 8,083 MXN

2017 Average 7,108 MXN

Yearly Trough Low 6,059 MXN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,023.76 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.6041

1.2604

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to MXN 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 1.5507, compared to 1.3715 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1792 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5507

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3715

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.1877 MXN (High: 1.6165 / Low: 1.4288). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0390 MXN (High: 1.4417 / Low: 1.4027).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1877

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0390

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1142 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1142

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 1.5310) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.4094), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1215 (+8.62%).

2018 Avg (June) 1.5310

2017 Avg (June) 1.4094

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6013	1.5157	1.5516
February	1.6135	1.5388	1.5754
March	1.6039	1.5357	1.5682
April	1.5433	1.4920	1.5191
May	1.5950	1.5081	1.5587
June	1.6165	1.4288	1.5310
July	1.4417	1.4027	1.4168
August	1.4182	1.3055	1.3581
September	1.3324	1.2118	1.2890
October	1.3854	1.2720	1.3202
November	1.4835	1.3895	1.4358
December	1.4890	1.3559	1.4088