YEARLY HIGH
0.0061 SEK
YEARLY LOW
0.0052 SEK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0057 SEK

2018 LBP to SEK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LBP to SEK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 0.0061. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.0052.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0009 SEK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0053 to the December average rate of 0.0060, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0061 was up 0.25% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0061, 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 30 SEK
2017 Average 28 SEK
Yearly Trough Low 26 SEK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.56 SEK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0061
0.0052
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP to SEK 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 0.0055, compared to 0.0060 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0055
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0060

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0003 SEK (High: 0.0055 / Low: 0.0052). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SEK (High: 0.0060 / Low: 0.0059).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.0060) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0054), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+11.74%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.0060
2017 Avg (August) 0.0054

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0054 0.0052 0.0053
February 0.0055 0.0052 0.0053
March 0.0055 0.0054 0.0054
April 0.0058 0.0055 0.0056
May 0.0059 0.0057 0.0058
June 0.0060 0.0057 0.0058
July 0.0059 0.0058 0.0058
August 0.0061 0.0058 0.0060
September 0.0060 0.0058 0.0059
October 0.0061 0.0059 0.0060
November 0.0060 0.0059 0.0060
December 0.0060 0.0059 0.0060