2018 LSL to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6724 SBD

YEARLY LOW

0.5060 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5992 SBD

2018 LSL to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LSL to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 0.6724. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 0.5060.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1664 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6376 to the December average rate of 0.5668, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6724 was up 6.33% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6323, 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 3,362 SBD

2017 Average 2,937 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 2,530 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 831.89 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6675

0.5234

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to SBD 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 0.6357, compared to 0.5627 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0730 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6357

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5627

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0573 SBD (High: 0.5970 / Low: 0.5397). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0230 SBD (High: 0.6689 / Low: 0.6459).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0573

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0230

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 0.0332 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0332

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.6555) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5890), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0664 (+11.28%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.6555

2017 Avg (February) 0.5890

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6562	0.6264	0.6376
February	0.6724	0.6358	0.6555
March	0.6689	0.6459	0.6552
April	0.6581	0.6245	0.6437
May	0.6391	0.6118	0.6245
June	0.6269	0.5766	0.5975
July	0.6022	0.5739	0.5901
August	0.5970	0.5397	0.5686
September	0.5592	0.5060	0.5354
October	0.5583	0.5329	0.5476
November	0.5833	0.5542	0.5677
December	0.5849	0.5533	0.5668