YEARLY HIGH
0.1531 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.1204 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1318 LSL

2018 RSD to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RSD to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 16, valuing the pair at 0.1531. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 0.1204.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0327 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1254 to the December average rate of 0.1372, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1531 was up 6.46% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1438, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RSD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 766 LSL
2017 Average 621 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 602 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 163.73 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1474
0.1213
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RSD to LSL 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 0.1258, compared to 0.1379 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0121 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1258
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1379

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0144 LSL (High: 0.1531 / Low: 0.1387). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 LSL (High: 0.1252 / Low: 0.1220).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0144
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0055 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0055

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.1452) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1314), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0138 (+10.52%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.1452
2017 Avg (September) 0.1314

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1278 0.1236 0.1254
February 0.1265 0.1204 0.1235
March 0.1252 0.1220 0.1237
April 0.1281 0.1229 0.1256
May 0.1282 0.1225 0.1255
June 0.1364 0.1247 0.1310
July 0.1367 0.1298 0.1328
August 0.1434 0.1297 0.1357
September 0.1531 0.1387 0.1452
October 0.1444 0.1378 0.1409
November 0.1396 0.1317 0.1354
December 0.1405 0.1312 0.1372