2018 LSL to LBP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 LSL to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the LSL to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 131.1241. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 97.0972.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 34.0269 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 124.2775 to the December average rate of 105.8375, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 131.1241 was up 6.70% compared to the 2017 peak of 122.8888, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LSL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
LSL to LBP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 123.3224, compared to 106.9757 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 16.3467 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 11.4399 LBP (High: 120.7301 / Low: 109.2902). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.0382 LBP (High: 123.0266 / Low: 118.9884).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween September and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 6.4868 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 127.9629) against the same month in 2017 (average: 114.2016), the exchange rate shifted by +13.7613 (+12.05%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 127.8026 | 122.0959 | 124.2775 |
| February | 131.1241 | 124.5578 | 127.9629 |
| March | 130.4295 | 126.0966 | 127.7703 |
| April | 128.4413 | 121.2041 | 125.0430 |
| May | 123.0266 | 118.9884 | 120.6839 |
| June | 120.7301 | 109.2902 | 114.1971 |
| July | 115.3435 | 109.4256 | 112.7602 |
| August | 114.5540 | 103.6453 | 109.0481 |
| September | 107.2388 | 97.0972 | 102.7261 |
| October | 106.9581 | 101.5917 | 104.1050 |
| November | 110.4992 | 104.5496 | 107.3774 |
| December | 110.8105 | 103.5679 | 105.8375 |