2018 LSL to PLN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2986 PLN

YEARLY LOW

0.2376 PLN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2740 PLN

2018 LSL to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LSL to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 29, valuing the pair at 0.2986. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 0.2376.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0610 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2799 to the December average rate of 0.2645, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2986 was down 5.62% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3164, 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 1,493 PLN

2017 Average 1,419 PLN

Yearly Trough Low 1,188 PLN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 305.01 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2930

0.2466

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to PLN 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 0.2839, compared to 0.2642 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0197 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2839

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2642

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0264 PLN (High: 0.2801 / Low: 0.2537). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0060 PLN (High: 0.2913 / Low: 0.2852).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0264

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0060

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0172 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0172

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.2891) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2867), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0024 (+0.85%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.2891

2017 Avg (May) 0.2867

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2854	0.2763	0.2799
February	0.2940	0.2780	0.2853
March	0.2913	0.2852	0.2879
April	0.2894	0.2781	0.2824
May	0.2986	0.2815	0.2891
June	0.2913	0.2706	0.2785
July	0.2806	0.2711	0.2758
August	0.2801	0.2537	0.2676
September	0.2601	0.2376	0.2505
October	0.2628	0.2521	0.2580
November	0.2756	0.2620	0.2685
December	0.2758	0.2583	0.2645