YEARLY HIGH
415.8761 LBP
YEARLY LOW
408.6354 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
411.8567 LBP

2018 AED to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AED to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 415.8761. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 408.6354.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.2407 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 412.2760 to the December average rate of 410.8590, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 415.8761 was down 0.00% compared to the 2017 peak of 415.8894, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,079,380 LBP
2017 Average 2,053,907 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 2,043,177 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36,203.45 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

412.5825
410.7024
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED to LBP 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 412.0397, compared to 411.6737 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3660 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 412.0397
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 411.6737

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 5.9849 LBP (High: 414.6203 / Low: 408.6354). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4301 LBP (High: 412.5651 / Low: 410.1350).

November Spread (Volatile) ±5.9849
December Spread (Stable) ±2.4301

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.9634 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9634

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 412.2760) against the same month in 2017 (average: 410.4935), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7825 (+0.43%).

2018 Avg (January) 412.2760
2017 Avg (January) 410.4935

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 415.8761 410.0851 412.2760
February 413.7524 410.5620 412.1990
March 415.1955 411.2345 412.4258
April 413.7061 410.3159 411.6909
May 415.6728 410.6084 412.0045
June 413.3781 410.3126 411.6417
July 413.6966 408.9708 411.5785
August 414.6741 410.2950 411.9022
September 414.2867 410.8062 412.1116
October 412.5743 410.0236 411.7684
November 414.6203 408.6354 411.8225
December 412.5651 410.1350 410.8590