YEARLY HIGH
1642.2797 LBP
YEARLY LOW
1501.7390 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1547.3858 LBP

2018 CHF to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CHF to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 1642.2797. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 1501.7390.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 140.5406 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1576.3985 to the December average rate of 1520.9120, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1642.2797 was up 2.50% compared to the 2017 peak of 1602.2436, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,211,398 LBP
2017 Average 7,666,488 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 7,508,695 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 702,703.21 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1631.3328
1500.7156
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF 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 1566.8726, compared to 1527.8990 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 38.9735 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1566.8726
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1527.8990

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 84.8005 LBP (High: 1624.3072 / Low: 1539.5067). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 21.2026 LBP (High: 1522.9416 / Low: 1501.7390).

January Spread (Volatile) ±84.8005
November Spread (Stable) ±21.2026

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 43.6135 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -43.6135

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1620.4480) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1506.1056), the exchange rate shifted by +114.3423 (+7.59%).

2018 Avg (February) 1620.4480
2017 Avg (February) 1506.1056

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1624.3072 1539.5067 1576.3985
February 1642.2797 1601.3577 1620.4480
March 1614.6615 1582.9251 1598.2428
April 1586.5076 1524.9907 1561.2454
May 1535.5592 1506.0062 1517.6318
June 1539.9100 1513.2869 1527.2689
July 1531.7556 1507.2901 1520.3836
August 1565.0743 1514.9631 1530.0849
September 1579.4239 1541.9205 1562.8132
October 1538.5913 1501.7905 1521.6001
November 1522.9416 1501.7390 1511.6003
December 1534.2540 1509.8763 1520.9120