YEARLY HIGH
0.0738 ALL
YEARLY LOW
0.0689 ALL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0714 ALL

2018 LBP to ALL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LBP to ALL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.0738. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 20, dropping to 0.0689.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0049 ALL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0723 to the December average rate of 0.0719, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0738 was down 14.54% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0863, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 369 ALL
2017 Average 394 ALL
Yearly Trough Low 345 ALL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24.33 ALL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0728
0.0694
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP to ALL 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 0.0709, compared to 0.0719 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0709
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0719

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0029 ALL (High: 0.0738 / Low: 0.0708). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 ALL (High: 0.0730 / Low: 0.0721).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0029
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0723) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0851), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0128 (-15.02%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0723
2017 Avg (January) 0.0851

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0738 0.0708 0.0723
February 0.0720 0.0700 0.0710
March 0.0714 0.0689 0.0702
April 0.0705 0.0691 0.0697
May 0.0720 0.0700 0.0710
June 0.0722 0.0698 0.0715
July 0.0718 0.0708 0.0713
August 0.0734 0.0711 0.0720
September 0.0723 0.0710 0.0717
October 0.0730 0.0715 0.0721
November 0.0730 0.0721 0.0725
December 0.0726 0.0711 0.0719