YEARLY HIGH
1233.9335 LBP
YEARLY LOW
1106.3639 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1167.6443 LBP

2018 CAD to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CAD to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 1233.9335. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1106.3639.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 127.5696 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1218.1933 to the December average rate of 1122.1106, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1233.9335 was down 1.41% compared to the 2017 peak of 1251.5989, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,169,667 LBP
2017 Average 5,818,292 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 5,531,819 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 637,847.99 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1227.8015
1112.5023
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 1184.7990, compared to 1150.4897 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 34.3094 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1184.7990
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1150.4897

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 55.5656 LBP (High: 1233.9335 / Low: 1178.3679). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 19.2969 LBP (High: 1156.3165 / Low: 1137.0195).

February Spread (Volatile) ±55.5656
November Spread (Stable) ±19.2969

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 32.1638 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -32.1638

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1203.9610) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1151.3667), the exchange rate shifted by +52.5943 (+4.57%).

2018 Avg (February) 1203.9610
2017 Avg (February) 1151.3667

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1230.3875 1201.3805 1218.1933
February 1233.9335 1178.3679 1203.9610
March 1182.0511 1154.4480 1171.7972
April 1201.2897 1171.6675 1186.7918
May 1190.2343 1161.6183 1175.6310
June 1174.7868 1133.6319 1152.4198
July 1161.9189 1140.4548 1151.4475
August 1173.2282 1148.1327 1159.8451
September 1179.0100 1148.3667 1161.9428
October 1181.1204 1149.9019 1161.2138
November 1156.3165 1137.0195 1146.3782
December 1146.6800 1106.3639 1122.1106