YEARLY HIGH
0.1187 DJF
YEARLY LOW
0.1161 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1176 DJF

2018 LBP to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LBP to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 0.1187. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 20, dropping to 0.1161.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0026 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1180 to the December average rate of 0.1180, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1187 was down 1.42% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1204, 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 594 DJF
2017 Average 592 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 581 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.99 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1181
0.1168
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP to DJF 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 0.1174, compared to 0.1177 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1174
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1177

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0018 DJF (High: 0.1183 / Low: 0.1165). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 DJF (High: 0.1182 / Low: 0.1175).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.1180) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1185), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0005 (-0.43%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.1180
2017 Avg (January) 0.1185

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1187 0.1171 0.1180
February 0.1183 0.1165 0.1173
March 0.1172 0.1161 0.1169
April 0.1173 0.1164 0.1170
May 0.1180 0.1163 0.1174
June 0.1181 0.1172 0.1177
July 0.1185 0.1171 0.1177
August 0.1181 0.1169 0.1177
September 0.1180 0.1170 0.1176
October 0.1182 0.1175 0.1177
November 0.1186 0.1169 0.1177
December 0.1182 0.1175 0.1180