2018 BWP to LBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

160.5654 LBP

YEARLY LOW

137.0646 LBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

148.7048 LBP

2018 BWP to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 160.5654. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 137.0646.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.5009 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 155.4193 to the December average rate of 141.1095, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 160.5654 was up 4.30% compared to the 2017 peak of 153.9441, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 802,827 LBP

2017 Average 729,500 LBP

Yearly Trough Low 685,323 LBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 117,504.25 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

160.2301

138.5327

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 154.8629, compared to 142.5468 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 12.3161 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 154.8629

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 142.5468

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 8.0712 LBP (High: 147.2439 / Low: 139.1727). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.0217 LBP (High: 160.3529 / Low: 157.3312).

August Spread (Volatile) ±8.0712

March Spread (Stable) ±3.0217

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 4.6136 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.6136

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 158.4220) against the same month in 2017 (average: 144.3403), the exchange rate shifted by +14.0817 (+9.76%).

2018 Avg (February) 158.4220

2017 Avg (February) 144.3403

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	158.6582	152.7924	155.4193
February	160.5654	156.3228	158.4220
March	160.3529	157.3312	158.3603
April	158.8082	153.6711	156.5155
May	154.4457	151.1582	152.5370
June	152.2528	144.6356	147.9233
July	148.1098	144.7981	146.7123
August	147.2439	139.1727	143.1432
September	143.1574	137.0646	140.3408
October	142.3651	139.1505	141.7494
November	144.0137	140.3299	142.2253
December	144.3595	139.6872	141.1095