YEARLY HIGH
24.0698 LBP
YEARLY LOW
20.3538 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
22.1684 LBP

2018 INR to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the INR to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 24.0698. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 9, dropping to 20.3538.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7160 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.7932 to the December average rate of 21.3354, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 24.0698 was up 0.76% compared to the 2017 peak of 23.8882, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 6,017,454 LBP
2017 Average 5,796,127 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 5,088,449 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 929,005.20 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

24.1186
20.2136
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 23.0541, compared to 21.2828 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.7713 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 23.0541
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.2828

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 1.0411 LBP (High: 21.6718 / Low: 20.6307). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2273 LBP (High: 23.4264 / Low: 23.1990).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.0411
March Spread (Stable) ±0.2273

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.7689 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7689

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 23.7932) against the same month in 2017 (average: 22.1469), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6462 (+7.43%).

2018 Avg (January) 23.7932
2017 Avg (January) 22.1469

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 24.0698 23.5469 23.7932
February 23.7032 23.1765 23.4915
March 23.4264 23.1990 23.2927
April 23.4088 22.6764 23.0283
May 22.7743 22.1838 22.4115
June 22.6824 21.9500 22.3071
July 22.1208 21.7877 22.0137
August 22.1028 21.2931 21.7586
September 21.3864 20.7649 20.9896
October 20.7049 20.3538 20.5390
November 21.6718 20.6307 21.0603
December 21.7566 20.7877 21.3354