2018 LSL to SLL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

665.8232 SLL

YEARLY LOW

455.2532 SLL

YEARLY AVERAGE

585.9363 SLL

2018 LSL to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LSL to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 665.8232. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 2, dropping to 455.2532.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 210.5700 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 629.0830 to the December average rate of 588.4065, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 665.8232 was up 6.89% compared to the 2017 peak of 622.8816, 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 3,329,116 SLL

2017 Average 2,810,928 SLL

Yearly Trough Low 2,276,266 SLL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,052,850.17 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

665.7337

459.6526

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to SLL 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 616.9805, compared to 554.8921 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 62.0884 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 616.9805

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 554.8921

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 169.5077 SLL (High: 625.9855 / Low: 456.4778). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 20.6514 SLL (High: 659.2028 / Low: 638.5515).

August Spread (Volatile) ±169.5077

March Spread (Stable) ±20.6514

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 100.9341 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -100.9341

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 648.5603) against the same month in 2017 (average: 560.5778), the exchange rate shifted by +87.9825 (+15.69%).

2018 Avg (February) 648.5603

2017 Avg (February) 560.5778

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	647.4783	614.2366	629.0830
February	665.8232	629.6872	648.5603
March	659.2028	638.5515	647.4485
April	654.3260	617.3307	636.2646
May	634.9390	609.2455	620.7303
June	622.2310	456.2565	519.7963
July	497.1534	455.2532	476.8261
August	625.9855	456.4778	521.6901
September	594.6854	538.1314	569.3687
October	592.9426	563.2403	577.4913
November	612.8018	579.8973	595.5700
December	614.2469	576.1263	588.4065