YEARLY HIGH
1.6544 LSL
YEARLY LOW
1.3079 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4437 LSL

2018 TJS to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TJS to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 16, valuing the pair at 1.6544. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 1.3079.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3465 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3820 to the December average rate of 1.5137, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.6544 was down 5.42% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.7493, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,272 LSL
2017 Average 7,756 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 6,539 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,732.55 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.5871
1.3191
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TJS 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 1.3816, compared to 1.5058 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1242 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3816
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5058

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.1580 LSL (High: 1.6544 / Low: 1.4964). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0450 LSL (High: 1.3648 / Low: 1.3199).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1580
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0450

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 0.0465 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0465

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1.5648) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.4921), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0727 (+4.87%).

2018 Avg (September) 1.5648
2017 Avg (September) 1.4921

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4117 1.3414 1.3820
February 1.3787 1.3079 1.3414
March 1.3648 1.3199 1.3442
April 1.4011 1.3409 1.3660
May 1.4213 1.3691 1.3973
June 1.5092 1.3916 1.4589
July 1.5104 1.3920 1.4423
August 1.5506 1.4020 1.4752
September 1.6544 1.4964 1.5648
October 1.5805 1.5020 1.5426
November 1.5358 1.4541 1.4961
December 1.5457 1.4489 1.5137