2018 KWD to LBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

5082.1218 LBP

YEARLY LOW

4952.1544 LBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

5008.6040 LBP

2018 KWD to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KWD to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 20, valuing the pair at 5082.1218. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 4952.1544.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 129.9674 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5036.0380 to the December average rate of 4964.2050, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5082.1218 was up 0.52% compared to the 2017 peak of 5055.8324, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 25,410,609 LBP

2017 Average 24,868,886 LBP

Yearly Trough Low 24,760,772 LBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 649,836.98 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

5061.0608

4955.4000

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KWD 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 5032.0954, compared to 4985.1127 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 46.9827 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5032.0954

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4985.1127

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 67.4843 LBP (High: 5068.6464 / Low: 5001.1621). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 28.3985 LBP (High: 4980.5529 / Low: 4952.1544).

January Spread (Volatile) ±67.4843

December Spread (Stable) ±28.3985

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 24.5736 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -24.5736

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 5052.2557) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4930.2750), the exchange rate shifted by +121.9807 (+2.47%).

2018 Avg (March) 5052.2557

2017 Avg (March) 4930.2750

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	5068.6464	5001.1621	5036.0380
February	5076.2703	5030.0536	5050.8301
March	5082.1218	5031.5622	5052.2557
April	5067.2347	5018.1232	5038.8548
May	5057.5767	4993.1680	5014.2812
June	5025.0716	4986.9983	5000.3125
July	5024.1610	4956.7565	4993.6940
August	5022.9287	4973.1891	4992.5617
September	5027.2049	4982.3376	4998.5348
October	5001.3221	4958.7159	4984.8212
November	5004.4855	4954.8183	4976.8593
December	4980.5529	4952.1544	4964.2050