YEARLY HIGH
0.1696 LBP
YEARLY LOW
0.1637 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1672 LBP

2018 GNF to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GNF to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 23, valuing the pair at 0.1696. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 0.1637.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0058 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1681 to the December average rate of 0.1648, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1696 was down 0.20% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1699, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 848 LBP
2017 Average 827 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 819 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29.08 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1685
0.1645
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GNF 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 0.1679, compared to 0.1664 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1679
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1664

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0033 LBP (High: 0.1695 / Low: 0.1662). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 LBP (High: 0.1687 / Low: 0.1674).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0033
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.1678) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1646), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0032 (+1.97%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.1678
2017 Avg (May) 0.1646

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1691 0.1674 0.1681
February 0.1687 0.1674 0.1681
March 0.1692 0.1677 0.1682
April 0.1693 0.1671 0.1676
May 0.1696 0.1671 0.1678
June 0.1682 0.1668 0.1674
July 0.1680 0.1662 0.1671
August 0.1695 0.1662 0.1672
September 0.1682 0.1659 0.1670
October 0.1675 0.1656 0.1665
November 0.1678 0.1646 0.1660
December 0.1664 0.1637 0.1648