2018 BMD to LBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1527.5187 LBP

YEARLY LOW

1500.9893 LBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

1512.7862 LBP

2018 BMD to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BMD to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 1527.5187. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 1500.9893.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26.5294 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1514.2962 to the December average rate of 1509.1033, 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 1527.5187 was up 0.00% compared to the 2017 peak of 1527.5187, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,637,593 LBP

2017 Average 7,543,934 LBP

Yearly Trough Low 7,504,946 LBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 132,646.83 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1515.4282

1508.5283

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 1513.4476, compared to 1512.1247 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3229 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1513.4476

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1512.1247

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 21.9607 LBP (High: 1522.9500 / Low: 1500.9893). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.8531 LBP (High: 1515.3531 / Low: 1506.5000).

November Spread (Volatile) ±21.9607

December Spread (Stable) ±8.8531

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 3.5738 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.5738

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1514.2962) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1507.7495), the exchange rate shifted by +6.5467 (+0.43%).

2018 Avg (January) 1514.2962

2017 Avg (January) 1507.7495

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1527.5187	1506.2500	1514.2962
February	1519.7526	1508.0000	1514.0297
March	1525.0533	1510.4700	1514.8532
April	1519.5826	1507.1300	1512.1568
May	1526.8065	1508.1624	1513.3407
June	1518.4126	1507.1500	1512.0091
July	1519.5826	1502.1500	1511.7826
August	1523.1730	1507.0852	1512.9812
September	1521.7500	1508.9657	1513.7337
October	1515.4256	1506.0909	1512.4701
November	1522.9500	1500.9893	1512.6771
December	1515.3531	1506.5000	1509.1033