2018 BOB to LBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

220.8694 LBP

YEARLY LOW

217.0721 LBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

218.9348 LBP

2018 BOB to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BOB to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 23, valuing the pair at 220.8694. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 217.0721.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7973 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 219.0881 to the December average rate of 218.3500, 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 220.8694 was down 0.02% compared to the 2017 peak of 220.9118, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,104,347 LBP

2017 Average 1,087,434 LBP

Yearly Trough Low 1,085,361 LBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,986.49 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

219.2785

218.2656

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BOB 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 218.9911, compared to 218.8784 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1127 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 218.9911

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 218.8784

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 3.6794 LBP (High: 220.7515 / Low: 217.0721). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9041 LBP (High: 219.3637 / Low: 218.4596).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.6794

October Spread (Stable) ±0.9041

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 0.7199 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7199

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 218.9731) against the same month in 2017 (average: 217.2497), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7234 (+0.79%).

2018 Avg (May) 218.9731

2017 Avg (May) 217.2497

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	220.7515	217.0721	219.0881
February	219.9213	218.2341	219.0776
March	220.7304	218.6375	219.1941
April	219.9504	218.0237	218.8652
May	220.8694	217.7666	218.9731
June	219.6912	217.9805	218.7487
July	220.1915	218.0992	218.9884
August	220.4510	218.2661	219.0570
September	219.2390	218.1719	218.8989
October	219.3637	218.4596	218.9063
November	220.8323	218.3969	219.0699
December	219.2240	217.9007	218.3500