2018 LSL to PYG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

484.6643 PYG

YEARLY LOW

374.9146 PYG

YEARLY AVERAGE

435.5198 PYG

2018 LSL to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LSL to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 19, valuing the pair at 484.6643. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 374.9146.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 109.7498 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 463.3894 to the December average rate of 415.6179, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 484.6643 was up 6.67% compared to the 2017 peak of 454.3526, 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 2,423,322 PYG

2017 Average 2,117,787 PYG

Yearly Trough Low 1,874,573 PYG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 548,748.85 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

480.7417

389.6877

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to PYG 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 456.6924, compared to 414.3473 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 42.3451 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 456.6924

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 414.3473

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 43.2579 PYG (High: 418.1724 / Low: 374.9146). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 20.6259 PYG (High: 477.8571 / Low: 457.2312).

September Spread (Volatile) ±43.2579

March Spread (Stable) ±20.6259

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 19.2779 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -19.2779

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 473.1539) against the same month in 2017 (average: 432.7249), the exchange rate shifted by +40.4290 (+9.34%).

2018 Avg (February) 473.1539

2017 Avg (February) 432.7249

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	478.8123	452.5448	463.3894
February	484.6643	460.2509	473.1539
March	477.8571	457.2312	465.4926
April	468.8289	445.9542	458.4441
May	461.2187	438.6243	449.4761
June	455.4932	412.8141	430.1982
July	437.0954	411.9750	426.4483
August	435.2529	400.2742	415.6445
September	418.1724	374.9146	397.2755
October	420.7839	396.3717	409.5531
November	434.3101	411.2532	421.5443
December	434.4781	406.4666	415.6179