YEARLY HIGH
0.0460 KGS
YEARLY LOW
0.0447 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0452 KGS

2018 LBP to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LBP to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0460. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 20, dropping to 0.0447.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0013 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0456 to the December average rate of 0.0455, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0460 was down 0.79% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0464, 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 230 KGS
2017 Average 228 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 224 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.60 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0457
0.0449
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP to KGS 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 0.0452, compared to 0.0452 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) 0.0452
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0452

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0009 KGS (High: 0.0457 / Low: 0.0448). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 KGS (High: 0.0456 / Low: 0.0453).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0456) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0460), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-0.87%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0456
2017 Avg (January) 0.0460

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0460 0.0452 0.0456
February 0.0455 0.0448 0.0451
March 0.0451 0.0447 0.0450
April 0.0454 0.0449 0.0452
May 0.0457 0.0448 0.0453
June 0.0453 0.0448 0.0452
July 0.0454 0.0448 0.0451
August 0.0452 0.0447 0.0450
September 0.0452 0.0448 0.0450
October 0.0455 0.0450 0.0453
November 0.0458 0.0451 0.0454
December 0.0456 0.0453 0.0455