2018 KPW to LBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6972 LBP

YEARLY LOW

1.6678 LBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6809 LBP

2018 KPW to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KPW to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 1.6972. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 1.6678.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0295 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6826 to the December average rate of 1.6768, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.6972 was up 0.00% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.6972, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,486 LBP

2017 Average 8,382 LBP

Yearly Trough Low 8,339 LBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 147.39 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.6838

1.6761

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 1.6816, compared to 1.6801 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6816

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6801

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0244 LBP (High: 1.6922 / Low: 1.6678). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0098 LBP (High: 1.6837 / Low: 1.6739).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0244

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0098

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0040 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.6826) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.6753), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0073 (+0.43%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.6826

2017 Avg (January) 1.6753

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6972	1.6736	1.6826
February	1.6886	1.6756	1.6823
March	1.6945	1.6783	1.6832
April	1.6884	1.6746	1.6802
May	1.6965	1.6757	1.6815
June	1.6871	1.6746	1.6800
July	1.6884	1.6691	1.6798
August	1.6924	1.6745	1.6811
September	1.6908	1.6766	1.6819
October	1.6838	1.6734	1.6805
November	1.6922	1.6678	1.6808
December	1.6837	1.6739	1.6768