2018 LSL to NIO Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.7074 NIO

YEARLY LOW

2.0533 NIO

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.4073 NIO

2018 LSL to NIO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LSL to NIO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 2.7074. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 2.0533.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6540 NIO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5411 to the December average rate of 2.2749, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.7074 was up 8.10% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.5046, 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 13,537 NIO

2017 Average 11,275 NIO

Yearly Trough Low 10,267 NIO

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,270.18 NIO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.6788

2.1287

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to NIO 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 2.5447, compared to 2.2698 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2749 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5447

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2698

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.2257 NIO (High: 2.5139 / Low: 2.2882). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0846 NIO (High: 2.5506 / Low: 2.4661).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2257

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0846

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1232 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1232

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 2.6330) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.2339), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3991 (+17.87%).

2018 Avg (February) 2.6330

2017 Avg (February) 2.2339

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.6333	2.4734	2.5411
February	2.7074	2.5590	2.6330
March	2.6808	2.5938	2.6280
April	2.6363	2.5100	2.5801
May	2.5506	2.4661	2.5010
June	2.5139	2.2882	2.3851
July	2.4268	2.2846	2.3656
August	2.4098	2.1855	2.2977
September	2.2725	2.0533	2.1745
October	2.2727	2.1553	2.2142
November	2.3650	2.2332	2.2921
December	2.3736	2.2289	2.2749