YEARLY HIGH
0.2341 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.1733 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2057 XCD

2018 LSL to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LSL to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 0.2341. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 0.1733.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0608 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2218 to the December average rate of 0.1895, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2341 was up 6.45% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2200, 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 1,171 XCD
2017 Average 1,016 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 867 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 303.99 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2329
0.1789
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to XCD 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 0.2202, compared to 0.1912 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0290 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2202
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1912

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0196 XCD (High: 0.2045 / Low: 0.1849). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0068 XCD (High: 0.2319 / Low: 0.2252).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0196
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0068

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 0.0114 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0114

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.2284) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2046), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0238 (+11.66%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.2284
2017 Avg (February) 0.2046

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2283 0.2166 0.2218
February 0.2341 0.2223 0.2284
March 0.2319 0.2252 0.2279
April 0.2285 0.2168 0.2235
May 0.2203 0.2121 0.2155
June 0.2149 0.1956 0.2041
July 0.2063 0.1951 0.2016
August 0.2045 0.1849 0.1948
September 0.1916 0.1733 0.1834
October 0.1910 0.1814 0.1860
November 0.1974 0.1868 0.1918
December 0.1979 0.1856 0.1895