2018 LBP to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3876 SOS

YEARLY LOW

0.3746 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3826 SOS

2018 LBP to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LBP to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.3876. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 23, dropping to 0.3746.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0129 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3829 to the December average rate of 0.3843, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3876 was down 1.77% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3945, 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 1,938 SOS

2017 Average 1,919 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 1,873 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 64.65 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3846

0.3807

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP to SOS 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 0.3824, compared to 0.3828 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) 0.3824

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3828

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0094 SOS (High: 0.3840 / Low: 0.3746). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 SOS (High: 0.3843 / Low: 0.3818).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0094

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.3829) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3832), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-0.09%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.3829

2017 Avg (January) 0.3832

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3876	0.3790	0.3829
February	0.3863	0.3816	0.3836
March	0.3868	0.3798	0.3835
April	0.3847	0.3779	0.3820
May	0.3840	0.3746	0.3810
June	0.3845	0.3773	0.3816
July	0.3851	0.3803	0.3825
August	0.3834	0.3791	0.3822
September	0.3827	0.3802	0.3820
October	0.3843	0.3818	0.3831
November	0.3841	0.3797	0.3830
December	0.3857	0.3828	0.3843