YEARLY HIGH
1161.8813 LBP
YEARLY LOW
955.8355 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1078.9687 LBP

2018 BND to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BND to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 1161.8813. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 955.8355.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 206.0458 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1145.7603 to the December average rate of 962.0167, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1161.8813 was up 2.53% compared to the 2017 peak of 1133.2199, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,809,407 LBP
2017 Average 5,466,797 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 4,779,178 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,030,229.09 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1170.5904
943.0555
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 1128.2438, compared to 1029.6937 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 98.5501 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1128.2438
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1029.6937

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 143.8738 LBP (High: 1099.7094 / Low: 955.8355). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 20.6911 LBP (High: 1161.8813 / Low: 1141.1903).

December Spread (Volatile) ±143.8738
March Spread (Stable) ±20.6911

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 82.0802 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -82.0802

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 1151.6292) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1070.8511), the exchange rate shifted by +80.7780 (+7.54%).

2018 Avg (March) 1151.6292
2017 Avg (March) 1070.8511

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1161.0341 1128.3129 1145.7603
February 1159.4218 1138.0738 1147.0616
March 1161.8813 1141.1903 1151.6292
April 1158.4719 1128.9380 1148.4878
May 1143.8403 1037.4505 1120.2650
June 1140.6569 998.8508 1056.2587
July 1125.5862 994.3983 1068.0378
August 1105.4079 997.5081 1004.9130
September 1109.4846 998.6960 1025.1269
October 1094.9814 1069.1773 1073.9708
November 1100.5309 958.7100 1044.0969
December 1099.7094 955.8355 962.0167