2018 CDF to LBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9660 LBP

YEARLY LOW

0.9122 LBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9342 LBP

2018 CDF to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CDF to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 28, valuing the pair at 0.9660. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 25, dropping to 0.9122.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0538 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9458 to the December average rate of 0.9283, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.9660 was down 25.59% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.2982, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,830 LBP

2017 Average 5,216 LBP

Yearly Trough Low 4,561 LBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 268.96 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.9478

0.9236

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.9387, compared to 0.9297 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0090 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9387

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9297

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0538 LBP (High: 0.9660 / Low: 0.9122). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0072 LBP (High: 0.9404 / Low: 0.9332).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0538

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0072

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0057 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0057

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.9331) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.9684), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0353 (-3.65%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.9331

2017 Avg (July) 0.9684

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9652	0.9375	0.9458
February	0.9463	0.9316	0.9400
March	0.9429	0.9321	0.9368
April	0.9412	0.9339	0.9364
May	0.9448	0.9343	0.9372
June	0.9404	0.9332	0.9364
July	0.9660	0.9122	0.9331
August	0.9426	0.9217	0.9302
September	0.9320	0.9212	0.9256
October	0.9398	0.9206	0.9290
November	0.9410	0.9204	0.9320
December	0.9412	0.9178	0.9283