2018 LBP to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0758 JPY

YEARLY LOW

0.0691 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0730 JPY

2018 LBP to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LBP to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 3, valuing the pair at 0.0758. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 0.0691.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0067 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0733 to the December average rate of 0.0743, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0758 was down 2.97% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0782, 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 379 JPY

2017 Average 372 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 346 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 33.52 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0754

0.0695

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LBP to JPY 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 0.0718, compared to 0.0741 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0718

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0741

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0031 JPY (High: 0.0730 / Low: 0.0699). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 JPY (High: 0.0753 / Low: 0.0744).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0031

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.0745) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0747), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-0.28%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.0745

2017 Avg (October) 0.0747

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0748	0.0718	0.0733
February	0.0730	0.0699	0.0713
March	0.0706	0.0691	0.0700
April	0.0724	0.0699	0.0712
May	0.0735	0.0714	0.0725
June	0.0733	0.0722	0.0728
July	0.0747	0.0730	0.0737
August	0.0739	0.0727	0.0734
September	0.0752	0.0730	0.0740
October	0.0758	0.0739	0.0745
November	0.0753	0.0744	0.0749
December	0.0753	0.0726	0.0743