2018 LSL to SCR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1920 SCR

YEARLY LOW

0.8762 SCR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0365 SCR

2018 LSL to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LSL to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 1.1920. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 0.8762.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3158 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1418 to the December average rate of 0.9590, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1920 was up 4.21% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.1439, 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 5,960 SCR

2017 Average 5,107 SCR

Yearly Trough Low 4,381 SCR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,579.04 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1732

0.9041

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to SCR 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 1.1090, compared to 0.9640 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1450 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1090

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9640

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.1411 SCR (High: 1.0173 / Low: 0.8762). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0535 SCR (High: 0.9962 / Low: 0.9426).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1411

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0535

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0557 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0557

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1.1507) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.0180), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1327 (+13.03%).

2018 Avg (February) 1.1507

2017 Avg (February) 1.0180

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1896	1.1040	1.1418
February	1.1920	1.1002	1.1507
March	1.1877	1.1236	1.1508
April	1.1598	1.0792	1.1142
May	1.1426	1.0559	1.0760
June	1.0698	0.9798	1.0203
July	1.0368	0.9777	1.0104
August	1.0277	0.9310	0.9795
September	1.0173	0.8762	0.9265
October	0.9696	0.9143	0.9394
November	0.9962	0.9426	0.9691
December	0.9986	0.9370	0.9590