YEARLY HIGH
1226.4182 LBP
YEARLY LOW
1060.3503 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1131.0834 LBP

2018 AUD to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AUD to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 1226.4182. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 1060.3503.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 166.0679 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1204.6228 to the December average rate of 1080.5011, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1226.4182 was up 0.49% compared to the 2017 peak of 1220.4506, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,132,091 LBP
2017 Average 5,785,402 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 5,301,751 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 830,339.74 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1217.6834
1060.9561
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 1167.3689, compared to 1094.7979 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 72.5710 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1167.3689
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1094.7979

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 57.0796 LBP (High: 1117.4299 / Low: 1060.3503). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 20.5002 LBP (High: 1110.3299 / Low: 1089.8296).

December Spread (Volatile) ±57.0796
November Spread (Stable) ±20.5002

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 21.9891 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -21.9891

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1204.6228) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1124.3456), the exchange rate shifted by +80.2771 (+7.14%).

2018 Avg (January) 1204.6228
2017 Avg (January) 1124.3456

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1226.4182 1176.5181 1204.6228
February 1216.2170 1174.1918 1191.1898
March 1193.6858 1159.9849 1174.9851
April 1176.7797 1137.9292 1161.2734
May 1155.1454 1130.7093 1139.2843
June 1161.6990 1109.7132 1132.8584
July 1129.4480 1108.5716 1119.6119
August 1123.1116 1089.5657 1108.5289
September 1105.3077 1075.2719 1089.5482
October 1093.8919 1064.3590 1074.0167
November 1110.3299 1089.8296 1096.5807
December 1117.4299 1060.3503 1080.5011