2018 BND to LBP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BND based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |