YEARLY HIGH
0.0052 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.0051 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0052 HKD

2018 LBP to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LBP to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 23, valuing the pair at 0.0052. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 0.0051.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0001 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0052 to the December average rate of 0.0052, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0052 was down 0.59% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0053, 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 26 HKD
2017 Average 26 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 26 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 0.52 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0052
0.0052
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP to HKD 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 0.0052, compared to 0.0052 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0052
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0052

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0001 HKD (High: 0.0052 / Low: 0.0051). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 HKD (High: 0.0052 / Low: 0.0052).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.0052) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0052), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+0.02%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.0052
2017 Avg (July) 0.0052

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0052 0.0051 0.0052
February 0.0052 0.0051 0.0052
March 0.0052 0.0051 0.0052
April 0.0052 0.0052 0.0052
May 0.0052 0.0051 0.0052
June 0.0052 0.0052 0.0052
July 0.0052 0.0052 0.0052
August 0.0052 0.0052 0.0052
September 0.0052 0.0052 0.0052
October 0.0052 0.0052 0.0052
November 0.0052 0.0051 0.0052
December 0.0052 0.0052 0.0052