2018 LBP to IRR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

29.0460 IRR

YEARLY LOW

23.4347 IRR

YEARLY AVERAGE

26.8883 IRR

2018 LBP to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LBP to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 5, valuing the pair at 29.0460. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 23.4347.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.6113 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.8023 to the December average rate of 28.0004, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 29.0460 was up 23.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 23.6130, 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 145,230 IRR

2017 Average 109,521 IRR

Yearly Trough Low 117,174 IRR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,056.32 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

29.1185

23.3190

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP to IRR 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 25.4456, compared to 28.3311 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.8855 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.4456

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.3311

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 3.2991 IRR (High: 27.9184 / Low: 24.6192). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2180 IRR (High: 24.8476 / Low: 24.6296).

May Spread (Volatile) ±3.2991

March Spread (Stable) ±0.2180

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.4035 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 28.6352) against the same month in 2017 (average: 21.8145), the exchange rate shifted by +6.8207 (+31.27%).

2018 Avg (August) 28.6352

2017 Avg (August) 21.8145

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	24.4175	23.4347	23.8023
February	24.6526	24.3185	24.4804
March	24.8476	24.6296	24.7532
April	24.9756	24.6502	24.8064
May	27.9184	24.6192	26.8150
June	28.2071	27.7796	28.0162
July	29.0166	28.0547	28.6276
August	29.0460	28.3381	28.6352
September	28.6049	28.3650	28.5169
October	28.5204	28.0419	28.1134
November	28.3108	27.9042	28.0930
December	28.2089	27.8366	28.0004