YEARLY HIGH
0.7646 TJS
YEARLY LOW
0.6045 TJS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6947 TJS

2018 LSL to TJS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LSL to TJS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 0.7646. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 0.6045.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1601 TJS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7238 to the December average rate of 0.6608, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.7646 was up 6.59% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7173, 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 3,823 TJS
2017 Average 3,232 TJS
Yearly Trough Low 3,022 TJS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 800.72 TJS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.7563
0.6289
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to TJS 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 0.7246, compared to 0.6649 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0596 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7246
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6649

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0683 TJS (High: 0.7132 / Low: 0.6449). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0250 TJS (High: 0.7577 / Low: 0.7327).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0683
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0250

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 0.0390 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0390

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.7457) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6041), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1416 (+23.45%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.7457
2017 Avg (February) 0.6041

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7455 0.7084 0.7238
February 0.7646 0.7253 0.7457
March 0.7577 0.7327 0.7440
April 0.7458 0.7137 0.7322
May 0.7304 0.7036 0.7157
June 0.7186 0.6626 0.6859
July 0.7184 0.6621 0.6937
August 0.7132 0.6449 0.6786
September 0.6683 0.6045 0.6396
October 0.6658 0.6327 0.6484
November 0.6877 0.6511 0.6685
December 0.6902 0.6469 0.6608