YEARLY HIGH
763.7593 LBP
YEARLY LOW
750.4946 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
756.3931 LBP

2018 BBD to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BBD to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 763.7593. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 750.4946.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.2647 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 757.1481 to the December average rate of 754.5517, 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 763.7593 was up 0.00% compared to the 2017 peak of 763.7593, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,818,797 LBP
2017 Average 3,771,970 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 3,752,473 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 66,323.41 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

757.7141
754.2642
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 756.7238, compared to 756.0623 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6615 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 756.7238
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 756.0623

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 10.9804 LBP (High: 761.4750 / Low: 750.4946). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.4266 LBP (High: 757.6766 / Low: 753.2500).

November Spread (Volatile) ±10.9804
December Spread (Stable) ±4.4266

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 1.7869 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7869

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 757.1481) against the same month in 2017 (average: 753.7258), the exchange rate shifted by +3.4223 (+0.45%).

2018 Avg (January) 757.1481
2017 Avg (January) 753.7258

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 763.7593 753.1250 757.1481
February 759.8763 754.0000 757.0148
March 762.5266 755.2350 757.4266
April 759.7913 753.5650 756.0784
May 763.4033 754.0812 756.6704
June 759.2063 753.5750 756.0046
July 759.7913 751.0750 755.8913
August 761.5865 753.5426 756.4906
September 760.8750 754.4829 756.8669
October 757.7128 753.0455 756.2351
November 761.4750 750.4946 756.3386
December 757.6766 753.2500 754.5517