2018 LSL to PEN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2815 PEN

YEARLY LOW

0.2126 PEN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2499 PEN

2018 LSL to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LSL to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 0.2815. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 0.2126.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0690 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2639 to the December average rate of 0.2360, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2815 was up 6.74% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2637, 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 1,408 PEN

2017 Average 1,226 PEN

Yearly Trough Low 1,063 PEN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 344.86 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2796

0.2196

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to PEN 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 0.2646, compared to 0.2351 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0295 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2646

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2351

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0231 PEN (High: 0.2599 / Low: 0.2368). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0047 PEN (High: 0.2770 / Low: 0.2724).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0231

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0047

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 0.0140 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0140

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.2746) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2466), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0279 (+11.33%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.2746

2017 Avg (February) 0.2466

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2716	0.2580	0.2639
February	0.2815	0.2671	0.2746
March	0.2770	0.2724	0.2741
April	0.2729	0.2607	0.2671
May	0.2659	0.2581	0.2610
June	0.2599	0.2368	0.2470
July	0.2498	0.2376	0.2443
August	0.2477	0.2261	0.2371
September	0.2341	0.2126	0.2246
October	0.2341	0.2230	0.2294
November	0.2469	0.2330	0.2395
December	0.2471	0.2306	0.2360