2018 LSL to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1726.0716 STD

YEARLY LOW

1350.1774 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1569.4504 STD

2018 LSL to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LSL to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 1726.0716. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 1350.1774.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 375.8942 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1657.1153 to the December average rate of 1476.3181, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1726.0716 was down 5.22% compared to the 2017 peak of 1821.1012, 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 8,630,358 STD

2017 Average 8,170,533 STD

Yearly Trough Low 6,750,887 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,879,470.89 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1702.6555

1403.6336

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to STD 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 1649.8802, compared to 1489.0206 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 160.8596 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1649.8802

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1489.0206

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 152.9451 STD (High: 1592.9322 / Low: 1439.9872). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 45.1589 STD (High: 1701.8258 / Low: 1656.6669).

August Spread (Volatile) ±152.9451

March Spread (Stable) ±45.1589

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 88.5858 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -88.5858

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1677.7370) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1742.8613), the exchange rate shifted by -65.1243 (-3.74%).

2018 Avg (February) 1677.7370

2017 Avg (February) 1742.8613

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1694.6336	1636.6397	1657.1153
February	1726.0716	1635.6384	1677.7370
March	1701.8258	1656.6669	1677.5557
April	1684.7425	1610.0249	1648.6315
May	1692.8658	1612.3784	1651.8984
June	1669.6318	1527.0252	1586.3431
July	1602.9275	1518.4840	1565.5942
August	1592.9322	1439.9872	1517.1379
September	1492.0719	1350.1774	1428.5521
October	1487.6993	1418.9912	1452.2297
November	1537.5263	1454.9685	1494.2914
December	1541.1521	1445.5069	1476.3181