YEARLY HIGH
858.3433 LBP
YEARLY LOW
813.8297 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
841.2205 LBP

2018 ANG to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ANG to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 858.3433. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 1, dropping to 813.8297.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 44.5136 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 848.5303 to the December average rate of 849.6515, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 858.3433 was up 0.33% compared to the 2017 peak of 855.5136, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,291,717 LBP
2017 Average 4,236,588 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 4,069,149 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 222,568.11 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

855.9340
816.3530
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ANG 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 845.6539, compared to 836.7870 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.8669 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 845.6539
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 836.7870

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 34.2447 LBP (High: 852.8137 / Low: 818.5690). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.8811 LBP (High: 853.9753 / Low: 850.0942).

September Spread (Volatile) ±34.2447
October Spread (Stable) ±3.8811

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 15.5401 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -15.5401

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 852.6356) against the same month in 2017 (average: 848.2090), the exchange rate shifted by +4.4266 (+0.52%).

2018 Avg (November) 852.6356
2017 Avg (November) 848.2090

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 854.5784 843.3866 848.5303
February 851.3998 844.6939 848.0473
March 854.2079 846.3188 848.7928
April 851.3841 844.9292 847.2120
May 850.2485 840.4459 843.9315
June 845.6107 831.6144 837.4097
July 832.7930 814.2396 821.8696
August 825.6181 813.8297 819.6514
September 852.8137 818.5690 824.6174
October 853.9753 850.0942 852.2967
November 858.3433 850.2120 852.6356
December 853.4739 844.4779 849.6515