YEARLY HIGH
0.5972 KPW
YEARLY LOW
0.0584 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1122 KPW

2023 LBP to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the LBP to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 0.5972. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 6, dropping to 0.0584.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5388 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5937 to the December average rate of 0.0598, the exchange rate registered a net change of -89.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.5972 was down 3.28% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.6175, 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 2,986 KPW
2022 Average 2,969 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 292 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,694.05 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.6471
0.0061
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 0.1646, compared to 0.0598 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1047 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1646
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0598

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 0.5381 KPW (High: 0.5966 / Low: 0.0584). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 KPW (High: 0.0599 / Low: 0.0596).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.5381
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.4386 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4386

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 0.5937) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.5954), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0017 (-0.28%).

2023 Avg (January) 0.5937
2022 Avg (January) 0.5954

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5972 0.5896 0.5937
February 0.5966 0.0584 0.1551
March 0.0608 0.0590 0.0597
April 0.0605 0.0590 0.0596
May 0.0601 0.0589 0.0597
June 0.0601 0.0590 0.0595
July 0.0603 0.0590 0.0597
August 0.0600 0.0590 0.0598
September 0.0600 0.0593 0.0598
October 0.0601 0.0597 0.0599
November 0.0604 0.0598 0.0600
December 0.0599 0.0596 0.0598