YEARLY HIGH
0.1437 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.1091 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1224 LSL

2018 VUV to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the VUV to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 16, valuing the pair at 0.1437. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 0.1091.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0346 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1158 to the December average rate of 0.1287, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1437 was up 5.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1365, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 718 LSL
2017 Average 623 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 546 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 172.80 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1383
0.1101
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VUV 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 0.1158, compared to 0.1290 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0132 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1158
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1290

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0137 LSL (High: 0.1437 / Low: 0.1300). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0039 LSL (High: 0.1137 / Low: 0.1098).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0137
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0039

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0050 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0050

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.1359) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1262), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0097 (+7.72%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.1359
2017 Avg (September) 0.1262

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1175 0.1131 0.1158
February 0.1164 0.1091 0.1128
March 0.1137 0.1098 0.1125
April 0.1176 0.1114 0.1143
May 0.1184 0.1138 0.1165
June 0.1278 0.1176 0.1232
July 0.1279 0.1207 0.1236
August 0.1347 0.1218 0.1280
September 0.1437 0.1300 0.1359
October 0.1338 0.1281 0.1309
November 0.1303 0.1234 0.1272
December 0.1311 0.1235 0.1287