YEARLY HIGH
0.0597 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0457 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0536 XDR

2018 LSL to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LSL to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 0.0597. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 0.0457.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0140 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0571 to the December average rate of 0.0504, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0597 was up 1.49% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0588, 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 299 XDR
2017 Average 271 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 229 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 70.03 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0592
0.0474
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to XDR 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 0.0566, compared to 0.0506 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0060 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0566
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0506

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0052 XDR (High: 0.0540 / Low: 0.0488). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 XDR (High: 0.0589 / Low: 0.0574).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0052
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

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 0.0031 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0582) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0559), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0023 (+4.16%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0582
2017 Avg (February) 0.0559

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0582 0.0563 0.0571
February 0.0597 0.0569 0.0582
March 0.0589 0.0574 0.0581
April 0.0582 0.0557 0.0570
May 0.0570 0.0551 0.0559
June 0.0561 0.0515 0.0534
July 0.0543 0.0514 0.0531
August 0.0540 0.0488 0.0515
September 0.0505 0.0457 0.0484
October 0.0505 0.0481 0.0493
November 0.0525 0.0496 0.0510
December 0.0527 0.0493 0.0504