2018 LBP to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1069 LRD

YEARLY LOW

0.0803 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0951 LRD

2018 LBP to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LBP to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 0.1069. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.0803.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0266 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0838 to the December average rate of 0.1044, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1069 was up 28.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0834, 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 534 LRD

2017 Average 346 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 402 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 132.94 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1065

0.0813

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP to LRD 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 0.0872, compared to 0.1031 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0159 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0872

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1031

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0078 LRD (High: 0.0989 / Low: 0.0911). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 LRD (High: 0.0869 / Low: 0.0861).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0078

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.1027) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0616), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0410 (+66.58%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.1027

2017 Avg (July) 0.0616

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0855	0.0811	0.0838
February	0.0863	0.0803	0.0834
March	0.0869	0.0861	0.0865
April	0.0875	0.0861	0.0867
May	0.0915	0.0862	0.0885
June	0.0989	0.0911	0.0942
July	0.1069	0.0992	0.1027
August	0.1023	0.1002	0.1014
September	0.1057	0.1014	0.1023
October	0.1040	0.1028	0.1036
November	0.1053	0.1034	0.1043
December	0.1049	0.1041	0.1044