2018 LSL to TOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1915 TOP

YEARLY LOW

0.1482 TOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1728 TOP

2018 LSL to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LSL to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 0.1915. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 0.1482.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0433 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1844 to the December average rate of 0.1597, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1915 was up 3.55% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1849, 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 957 TOP

2017 Average 852 TOP

Yearly Trough Low 741 TOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 216.49 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1906

0.1537

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to TOP 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 0.1827, compared to 0.1629 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0198 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1827

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1629

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0168 TOP (High: 0.1748 / Low: 0.1581). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0070 TOP (High: 0.1912 / Low: 0.1842).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0168

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0070

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0097 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0097

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.1871) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1710), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0161 (+9.42%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.1871

2017 Avg (February) 0.1710

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1894	0.1808	0.1844
February	0.1915	0.1824	0.1871
March	0.1912	0.1842	0.1875
April	0.1886	0.1787	0.1839
May	0.1849	0.1759	0.1806
June	0.1810	0.1665	0.1726
July	0.1771	0.1666	0.1727
August	0.1748	0.1581	0.1665
September	0.1638	0.1482	0.1568
October	0.1633	0.1548	0.1587
November	0.1672	0.1592	0.1628
December	0.1677	0.1562	0.1597