2018 CRC to LBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.7006 LBP

YEARLY LOW

2.4176 LBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.6249 LBP

2018 CRC to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CRC to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 23, valuing the pair at 2.7006. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 7, dropping to 2.4176.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2831 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6698 to the December average rate of 2.5213, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.7006 was down 2.11% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.7587, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,503 LBP

2017 Average 13,334 LBP

Yearly Trough Low 12,088 LBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,415.27 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.6935

2.4600

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 2.6661, compared to 2.5838 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0823 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6661

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5838

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.1188 LBP (High: 2.6136 / Low: 2.4948). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0211 LBP (High: 2.6791 / Low: 2.6580).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1188

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0211

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0785 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0785

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 2.6740) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.6530), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0210 (+0.79%).

2018 Avg (May) 2.6740

2017 Avg (May) 2.6530

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.6929	2.6542	2.6698
February	2.6673	2.6348	2.6507
March	2.6877	2.6527	2.6645
April	2.6874	2.6599	2.6709
May	2.7006	2.6638	2.6740
June	2.6791	2.6580	2.6666
July	2.6803	2.6495	2.6652
August	2.6847	2.6481	2.6652
September	2.6525	2.5886	2.6137
October	2.6136	2.4948	2.5579
November	2.5247	2.4176	2.4794
December	2.5301	2.4964	2.5213