YEARLY HIGH
0.0427 LBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0344 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0374 LBP

2018 IRR to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IRR to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 0.0427. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 5, dropping to 0.0344.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0082 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0420 to the December average rate of 0.0357, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0427 was down 15.29% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0504, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 213 LBP
2017 Average 228 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 172 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41.22 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0427
0.0342
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IRR 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 0.0394, compared to 0.0353 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0394
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0353

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0048 LBP (High: 0.0406 / Low: 0.0358). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 LBP (High: 0.0353 / Low: 0.0350).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0048
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0029 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0420) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0476), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0056 (-11.73%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0420
2017 Avg (January) 0.0476

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0427 0.0410 0.0420
February 0.0411 0.0406 0.0408
March 0.0406 0.0402 0.0404
April 0.0406 0.0400 0.0403
May 0.0406 0.0358 0.0374
June 0.0360 0.0355 0.0357
July 0.0356 0.0345 0.0349
August 0.0353 0.0344 0.0349
September 0.0353 0.0350 0.0351
October 0.0357 0.0351 0.0356
November 0.0358 0.0353 0.0356
December 0.0359 0.0354 0.0357