2018 FKP to LBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2164.6775 LBP

YEARLY LOW

1883.6683 LBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

2020.2282 LBP

2018 FKP to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FKP to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 2164.6775. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 1883.6683.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 281.0092 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2092.6866 to the December average rate of 1911.8443, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2164.6775 was up 5.11% compared to the 2017 peak of 2059.4387, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,823,388 LBP

2017 Average 9,723,568 LBP

Yearly Trough Low 9,418,342 LBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,405,046.10 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2147.5892

1890.4129

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 2082.9706, compared to 1957.4858 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 125.4848 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2082.9706

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1957.4858

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 112.7589 LBP (High: 2150.8052 / Low: 2038.0463). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 41.0716 LBP (High: 2009.3284 / Low: 1968.2568).

January Spread (Volatile) ±112.7589

July Spread (Stable) ±41.0716

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 88.5025 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -88.5025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 2126.1579) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1907.6676), the exchange rate shifted by +218.4902 (+11.45%).

2018 Avg (April) 2126.1579

2017 Avg (April) 1907.6676

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2150.8052	2038.0463	2092.6866
February	2158.0778	2080.3933	2115.0305
March	2158.1832	2086.3096	2116.2706
April	2164.6775	2079.7406	2126.1579
May	2070.3182	2006.1184	2037.6553
June	2027.3933	1974.7095	2010.0228
July	2009.3284	1968.2568	1991.8324
August	1981.8770	1917.9021	1947.0247
September	2008.2771	1946.3852	1973.9554
October	2002.6691	1919.4699	1968.8678
November	1985.3111	1927.2199	1951.3904
December	1932.4540	1883.6683	1911.8443