YEARLY HIGH
0.7136 SEK
YEARLY LOW
0.5805 SEK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6598 SEK

2018 LSL to SEK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LSL to SEK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 0.7136. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 0.5805.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1331 SEK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6602 to the December average rate of 0.6339, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.7136 was up 1.06% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7062, 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 3,568 SEK
2017 Average 3,212 SEK
Yearly Trough Low 2,903 SEK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 665.64 SEK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.7089
0.5987
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to SEK 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 0.6831, compared to 0.6366 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0465 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6831
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6366

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0568 SEK (High: 0.6825 / Low: 0.6257). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0185 SEK (High: 0.6696 / Low: 0.6512).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0568
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0185

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0458 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0458

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.6981) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6626), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0355 (+5.36%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.6981
2017 Avg (May) 0.6626

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6696 0.6512 0.6602
February 0.7078 0.6563 0.6802
March 0.7116 0.6803 0.6951
April 0.7092 0.6882 0.6998
May 0.7136 0.6809 0.6981
June 0.6962 0.6470 0.6650
July 0.6711 0.6395 0.6582
August 0.6825 0.6257 0.6537
September 0.6276 0.5805 0.6079
October 0.6332 0.6098 0.6226
November 0.6625 0.6255 0.6432
December 0.6599 0.6198 0.6339