YEARLY HIGH
12.4531 LBP
YEARLY LOW
9.3555 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.5961 LBP

2018 LRD to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LRD to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 12.4531. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 9.3555.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0977 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.9384 to the December average rate of 9.5757, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 12.4531 was down 25.71% compared to the 2017 peak of 16.7628, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LRD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 62,266 LBP
2017 Average 73,281 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 46,777 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,488.40 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

12.2365
9.3338
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD to LBP 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 11.4924, compared to 9.6999 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.7925 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.4924
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.6999

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.8658 LBP (High: 10.9774 / Low: 10.1116). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0776 LBP (High: 9.6094 / Low: 9.5318).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.8658
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0776

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.8800 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8800

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 11.9946) against the same month in 2017 (average: 16.0130), the exchange rate shifted by -4.0184 (-25.09%).

2018 Avg (February) 11.9946
2017 Avg (February) 16.0130

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.3361 11.6962 11.9384
February 12.4531 11.5878 11.9946
March 11.6166 11.5079 11.5566
April 11.6109 11.4273 11.5342
May 11.6019 10.9256 11.3072
June 10.9774 10.1116 10.6236
July 10.0811 9.3555 9.7436
August 9.9791 9.7704 9.8593
September 9.8655 9.4610 9.7767
October 9.7265 9.6182 9.6551
November 9.6725 9.4924 9.5890
December 9.6094 9.5318 9.5757