2018 LSL to TWD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.5345 TWD

YEARLY LOW

1.9737 TWD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.2893 TWD

2018 LSL to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LSL to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 2.5345. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 1.9737.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5608 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4147 to the December average rate of 2.1581, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.5345 was up 3.99% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.4372, 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 12,673 TWD

2017 Average 11,441 TWD

Yearly Trough Low 9,869 TWD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,804.20 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.5110

2.0440

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to TWD 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 2.4050, compared to 2.1736 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2315 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4050

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1736

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.2227 TWD (High: 2.3218 / Low: 2.0992). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0763 TWD (High: 2.4257 / Low: 2.3494).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2227

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0763

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 0.1286 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1286

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 2.4721) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.3364), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1357 (+5.81%).

2018 Avg (February) 2.4721

2017 Avg (February) 2.3364

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.4619	2.3657	2.4147
February	2.5345	2.4123	2.4721
March	2.5057	2.4291	2.4623
April	2.4629	2.3780	2.4292
May	2.4257	2.3494	2.3805
June	2.3618	2.1964	2.2713
July	2.3349	2.2059	2.2776
August	2.3218	2.0992	2.2116
September	2.1645	1.9737	2.0829
October	2.1713	2.0790	2.1262
November	2.2434	2.1175	2.1850
December	2.2388	2.1147	2.1581