YEARLY HIGH
14.4651 LBP
YEARLY LOW
13.1864 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.7086 LBP

2018 JPY to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JPY to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 14.4651. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 3, dropping to 13.1864.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2787 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.6484 to the December average rate of 13.4578, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 14.4651 was up 3.12% compared to the 2017 peak of 14.0278, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 7,232,539 LBP
2017 Average 6,728,640 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 6,593,193 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 639,346.20 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

14.3854
13.2583
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 13.9266, compared to 13.4906 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4361 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.9266
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.4906

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.6049 LBP (High: 14.2982 / Low: 13.6933). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1546 LBP (High: 13.4413 / Low: 13.2867).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.6049
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1546

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2545 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2545

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 14.2915) against the same month in 2017 (average: 13.3207), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9708 (+7.29%).

2018 Avg (March) 14.2915
2017 Avg (March) 13.3207

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.9179 13.3766 13.6484
February 14.2982 13.6933 14.0348
March 14.4651 14.1677 14.2915
April 14.3024 13.8204 14.0534
May 14.0099 13.5998 13.7988
June 13.8596 13.6375 13.7329
July 13.7047 13.3803 13.5722
August 13.7544 13.5252 13.6307
September 13.6989 13.2997 13.5112
October 13.5307 13.1864 13.4191
November 13.4413 13.2867 13.3522
December 13.7703 13.2850 13.4578