YEARLY HIGH
0.3879 SOS
YEARLY LOW
0.3762 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3839 SOS

2019 LBP to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LBP to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.3879. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 24, dropping to 0.3762.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0117 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3846 to the December average rate of 0.3833, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.3879 was up 0.10% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.3876, 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 1,940 SOS
2018 Average 1,913 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 1,881 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 58.66 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.3850
0.3829
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 0.3844, compared to 0.3835 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3844
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3835

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.0113 SOS (High: 0.3875 / Low: 0.3762). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 SOS (High: 0.3841 / Low: 0.3824).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0113
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.3846) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.3829), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0017 (+0.44%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.3846
2018 Avg (January) 0.3829

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3879 0.3819 0.3846
February 0.3855 0.3831 0.3840
March 0.3869 0.3832 0.3844
April 0.3853 0.3827 0.3839
May 0.3875 0.3762 0.3845
June 0.3871 0.3827 0.3848
July 0.3863 0.3825 0.3841
August 0.3854 0.3762 0.3831
September 0.3869 0.3796 0.3837
October 0.3850 0.3824 0.3834
November 0.3841 0.3824 0.3831
December 0.3855 0.3808 0.3833