2018 LBP to KPW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5996 KPW

YEARLY LOW

0.5892 KPW

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5949 KPW

2018 LBP to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LBP to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 0.5996. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 0.5892.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0104 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5943 to the December average rate of 0.5964, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5996 was down 0.98% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6055, 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 2,998 KPW

2017 Average 2,983 KPW

Yearly Trough Low 2,946 KPW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 52.07 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5966

0.5939

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP to KPW 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 0.5947, compared to 0.5952 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5947

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5952

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0086 KPW (High: 0.5996 / Low: 0.5910). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 KPW (High: 0.5974 / Low: 0.5939).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0086

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.5950) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5948), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+0.03%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.5950

2017 Avg (November) 0.5948

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5975	0.5892	0.5943
February	0.5968	0.5922	0.5944
March	0.5958	0.5901	0.5941
April	0.5972	0.5923	0.5952
May	0.5968	0.5895	0.5947
June	0.5972	0.5927	0.5952
July	0.5991	0.5923	0.5953
August	0.5972	0.5909	0.5949
September	0.5964	0.5914	0.5946
October	0.5976	0.5939	0.5951
November	0.5996	0.5910	0.5950
December	0.5974	0.5939	0.5964