YEARLY HIGH
22.5776 YER
YEARLY LOW
16.0478 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.0595 YER

2018 LSL to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LSL to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 6, valuing the pair at 22.5776. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 16.0478.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.5298 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.5416 to the December average rate of 17.5561, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 22.5776 was up 10.82% compared to the 2017 peak of 20.3740, 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 112,888 YER
2017 Average 94,090 YER
Yearly Trough Low 80,239 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,649.17 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

21.6147
16.5672
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to YER 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 20.4089, compared to 17.7101 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.6988 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.4089
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.7101

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 1.8153 YER (High: 18.9406 / Low: 17.1254). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7409 YER (High: 20.4062 / Low: 19.6654).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.8153
May Spread (Stable) ±0.7409

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.0558 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0558

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 21.1941) against the same month in 2017 (average: 19.3698), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8243 (+9.42%).

2018 Avg (March) 21.1941
2017 Avg (March) 19.3698

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21.1450 20.0631 20.5416
February 21.6807 20.5965 21.1557
March 22.5776 20.8541 21.1941
April 21.1626 20.0790 20.6970
May 20.4062 19.6654 19.9604
June 19.9020 18.1131 18.9046
July 19.1069 18.1053 18.6730
August 18.9406 17.1254 18.0419
September 17.7414 16.0478 16.9878
October 17.6894 16.8066 17.2305
November 18.2854 17.3002 17.7709
December 18.3286 17.1945 17.5561