2018 LSL to SGD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1143 SGD

YEARLY LOW

0.0882 SGD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1025 SGD

2018 LSL to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LSL to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 0.1143. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 0.0882.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0262 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1085 to the December average rate of 0.0962, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1143 was up 1.94% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1122, 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 572 SGD

2017 Average 519 SGD

Yearly Trough Low 441 SGD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 130.82 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1134

0.0912

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to SGD 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 0.1081, compared to 0.0970 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0110 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1081

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0970

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0097 SGD (High: 0.1036 / Low: 0.0939). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 SGD (High: 0.1124 / Low: 0.1097).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0097

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

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 0.0056 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0056

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.1116) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1071), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0045 (+4.19%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.1116

2017 Avg (February) 0.1071

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1108	0.1068	0.1085
February	0.1143	0.1092	0.1116
March	0.1124	0.1097	0.1109
April	0.1109	0.1064	0.1088
May	0.1088	0.1052	0.1068
June	0.1063	0.0986	0.1018
July	0.1040	0.0988	0.1016
August	0.1036	0.0939	0.0987
September	0.0970	0.0882	0.0931
October	0.0970	0.0929	0.0950
November	0.1001	0.0951	0.0976
December	0.1000	0.0943	0.0962