2018 LSL to SVC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7582 SVC

YEARLY LOW

0.5612 SVC

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6660 SVC

2018 LSL to SVC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LSL to SVC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 0.7582. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 0.5612.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1970 SVC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7180 to the December average rate of 0.6136, 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 0.7582 was up 6.61% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7112, 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 3,791 SVC

2017 Average 3,289 SVC

Yearly Trough Low 2,806 SVC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 985.01 SVC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.7543

0.5793

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to SVC 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 0.7130, compared to 0.6189 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0940 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7130

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6189

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0639 SVC (High: 0.6973 / Low: 0.6334). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0243 SVC (High: 0.7512 / Low: 0.7269).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0639

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0243

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0369 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0369

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.7397) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6624), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0773 (+11.67%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.7397

2017 Avg (February) 0.6624

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7392	0.7023	0.7180
February	0.7582	0.7196	0.7397
March	0.7512	0.7269	0.7379
April	0.7395	0.7024	0.7235
May	0.7122	0.6869	0.6979
June	0.6973	0.6334	0.6610
July	0.6677	0.6318	0.6527
August	0.6626	0.5988	0.6304
September	0.6207	0.5612	0.5939
October	0.6183	0.5875	0.6021
November	0.6388	0.6047	0.6208
December	0.6408	0.6006	0.6136