YEARLY HIGH
1.7226 LSL
YEARLY LOW
1.4013 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5189 LSL

2018 SEK to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SEK to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 16, valuing the pair at 1.7226. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 1.4013.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3214 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5148 to the December average rate of 1.5781, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.7226 was down 0.25% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.7269, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,613 LSL
2017 Average 7,805 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 7,006 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,606.81 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.6674
1.4075
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SEK 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 1.4652, compared to 1.5727 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1075 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4652
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5727

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.1329 LSL (High: 1.5981 / Low: 1.4652). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0423 LSL (High: 1.5357 / Low: 1.4934).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1329
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0423

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0511 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0511

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1.6458) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.6434), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0023 (+0.14%).

2018 Avg (September) 1.6458
2017 Avg (September) 1.6434

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5357 1.4934 1.5148
February 1.5236 1.4127 1.4710
March 1.4700 1.4052 1.4388
April 1.4532 1.4101 1.4292
May 1.4687 1.4013 1.4327
June 1.5456 1.4364 1.5046
July 1.5637 1.4900 1.5196
August 1.5981 1.4652 1.5309
September 1.7226 1.5934 1.6458
October 1.6400 1.5793 1.6063
November 1.5987 1.5095 1.5552
December 1.6133 1.5153 1.5781