2018 LSL to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

50.4440 SOS

YEARLY LOW

37.0787 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

44.0602 SOS

2018 LSL to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LSL to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 50.4440. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 37.0787.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.3653 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 47.5857 to the December average rate of 40.6727, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 50.4440 was up 6.23% compared to the 2017 peak of 47.4838, 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 252,220 SOS

2017 Average 217,730 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 185,394 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 66,826.32 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

50.0748

38.2616

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to SOS 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 47.1661, compared to 40.9544 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.2118 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 47.1661

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 40.9544

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 4.2598 SOS (High: 45.8931 / Low: 41.6333). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5852 SOS (High: 49.9430 / Low: 48.3578).

June Spread (Volatile) ±4.2598

March Spread (Stable) ±1.5852

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 2.4320 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4320

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 49.0903) against the same month in 2017 (average: 43.8225), the exchange rate shifted by +5.2678 (+12.02%).

2018 Avg (February) 49.0903

2017 Avg (February) 43.8225

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	49.2191	46.4609	47.5857
February	50.4440	47.7468	49.0903
March	49.9430	48.3578	48.9999
April	49.0932	46.2862	47.7678
May	46.9109	45.1638	45.9803
June	45.8931	41.6333	43.5725
July	44.2462	41.7548	43.1302
August	43.8299	39.5901	41.6781
September	41.0253	37.0787	39.2460
October	40.8800	38.8441	39.8781
November	42.4360	40.0493	41.1210
December	42.4316	39.7598	40.6727