YEARLY HIGH
242.4416 LBP
YEARLY LOW
216.3442 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
229.0537 LBP

2018 CNY to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CNY to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 7, valuing the pair at 242.4416. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 216.3442.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26.0974 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 235.6666 to the December average rate of 218.9538, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 242.4416 was up 3.86% compared to the 2017 peak of 233.4272, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 6,061,041 LBP
2017 Average 5,584,079 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 5,408,605 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 652,435.89 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

242.2534
215.8389
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 237.6898, compared to 220.4176 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 17.2722 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 237.6898
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 220.4176

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 9.1999 LBP (High: 240.5405 / Low: 231.3406). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.0967 LBP (High: 220.8506 / Low: 217.7540).

January Spread (Volatile) ±9.1999
December Spread (Stable) ±3.0967

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 8.7201 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.7201

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 239.4524) against the same month in 2017 (average: 219.4978), the exchange rate shifted by +19.9546 (+9.09%).

2018 Avg (February) 239.4524
2017 Avg (February) 219.4978

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 240.5405 231.3406 235.6666
February 242.4416 238.2217 239.4524
March 241.9150 238.1402 239.5879
April 241.6531 238.3080 240.0522
May 239.7662 235.2365 237.5399
June 236.9405 227.8785 233.8399
July 228.5694 221.1809 225.1198
August 222.4974 217.8568 221.0040
September 223.0291 219.5779 220.8115
October 220.3316 216.7954 218.5762
November 219.8517 216.3442 218.0401
December 220.8506 217.7540 218.9538