2018 AFN to LBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

23.5124 LBP

YEARLY LOW

19.8527 LBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

20.9231 LBP

2018 AFN to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AFN to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 23.5124. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 19.8527.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.6597 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.6987 to the December average rate of 19.9645, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 23.5124 was up 3.11% compared to the 2017 peak of 22.8027, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 117,562 LBP

2017 Average 111,053 LBP

Yearly Trough Low 99,263 LBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,298.62 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

22.0168

19.7779

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 21.5512, compared to 20.2949 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2563 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.5512

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.2949

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 3.6597 LBP (High: 23.5124 / Low: 19.8527). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2150 LBP (High: 21.9335 / Low: 21.7185).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.6597

March Spread (Stable) ±0.2150

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.6154 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6154

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 20.0977) against the same month in 2017 (average: 22.0417), the exchange rate shifted by -1.9440 (-8.82%).

2018 Avg (November) 20.0977

2017 Avg (November) 22.0417

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	21.9798	21.3963	21.6987
February	21.9511	21.6762	21.8302
March	21.9335	21.7185	21.8099
April	21.8733	21.4665	21.6081
May	21.6248	21.0537	21.2919
June	21.2893	20.6767	21.0685
July	21.1733	20.4668	20.7471
August	21.0336	20.5779	20.8028
September	20.6614	19.9015	20.1874
October	20.1592	19.8559	19.9699
November	23.5124	19.8527	20.0977
December	20.2080	19.8573	19.9645