YEARLY HIGH
710.2014 UZS
YEARLY LOW
504.6230 UZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
614.6743 UZS

2018 LSL to UZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LSL to UZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 710.2014. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 504.6230.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 205.5785 UZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 668.4684 to the December average rate of 583.6210, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 710.2014 was up 7.62% compared to the 2017 peak of 659.9320, 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 3,551,007 UZS
2017 Average 1,915,585 UZS
Yearly Trough Low 2,523,115 UZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,027,892.29 UZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

707.7548
523.8522
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to UZS 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 659.6191, compared to 569.7295 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 89.8896 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 659.6191
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 569.7295

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 69.0051 UZS (High: 573.6281 / Low: 504.6230). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 20.5736 UZS (High: 698.9533 / Low: 678.3797).

September Spread (Volatile) ±69.0051
March Spread (Stable) ±20.5736

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 42.1902 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -42.1902

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 692.4296) against the same month in 2017 (average: 249.6119), the exchange rate shifted by +442.8177 (+177.40%).

2018 Avg (February) 692.4296
2017 Avg (February) 249.6119

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 691.1927 653.0254 668.4684
February 710.2014 674.0957 692.4296
March 698.9533 678.3797 688.1577
April 687.6293 647.6789 669.1653
May 657.1025 629.0359 640.8421
June 635.1144 570.0823 598.6519
July 594.8840 567.5988 582.8213
August 590.0671 535.6760 562.1194
September 573.6281 504.6230 539.1774
October 577.0864 549.2173 564.0815
November 603.2122 568.9896 586.5563
December 608.1229 571.7900 583.6210