2018 HKD to LBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

195.3086 LBP

YEARLY LOW

191.4018 LBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

193.0190 LBP

2018 HKD to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HKD to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 195.3086. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 23, dropping to 191.4018.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.9068 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 193.6613 to the December average rate of 192.9346, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 195.3086 was down 0.74% compared to the 2017 peak of 196.7684, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,882,716 LBP

2017 Average 4,840,502 LBP

Yearly Trough Low 4,785,045 LBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 97,671.17 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

193.7644

192.5279

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 193.0986, compared to 192.9395 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1591 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 193.0986

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 192.9395

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 2.7539 LBP (High: 195.3086 / Low: 192.5548). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2239 LBP (High: 193.3183 / Low: 192.0944).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.7539

October Spread (Stable) ±1.2239

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.5209 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5209

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 193.6613) against the same month in 2017 (average: 194.3851), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7237 (-0.37%).

2018 Avg (January) 193.6613

2017 Avg (January) 194.3851

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	195.3086	192.5548	193.6613
February	194.3803	192.8007	193.5700
March	194.3969	192.6667	193.1958
April	193.6428	192.0045	192.6749
May	194.5485	192.1238	192.8138
June	193.5173	192.0829	192.6757
July	193.7051	191.4018	192.6310
August	194.0261	191.9793	192.7433
September	193.9420	192.2702	193.1376
October	193.3183	192.0944	192.9667
November	194.3350	191.7140	193.2239
December	193.7206	192.4131	192.9346