YEARLY HIGH
92.7548 LBP
YEARLY LOW
87.1544 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
90.0488 LBP

2018 MDL to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MDL to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 3, valuing the pair at 92.7548. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 87.1544.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.6004 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 89.3538 to the December average rate of 87.8741, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 92.7548 was up 3.88% compared to the 2017 peak of 89.2903, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 463,774 LBP
2017 Average 410,163 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 435,772 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,001.88 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

92.3366
87.4684
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 90.6450, compared to 89.4527 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1923 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 90.6450
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 89.4527

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 3.1251 LBP (High: 91.9448 / Low: 88.8197). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3525 LBP (High: 90.8335 / Low: 89.4809).

May Spread (Volatile) ±3.1251
September Spread (Stable) ±1.3525

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.1960 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1960

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 91.9309) against the same month in 2017 (average: 78.1124), the exchange rate shifted by +13.8186 (+17.69%).

2018 Avg (April) 91.9309
2017 Avg (April) 78.1124

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 90.7874 87.9816 89.3538
February 91.7013 89.4691 90.8006
March 92.3643 90.5907 91.4276
April 92.7548 91.0826 91.9309
May 91.9448 88.8197 90.7349
June 90.2259 88.8240 89.6219
July 91.3438 89.2867 90.4747
August 92.1286 90.0601 90.9705
September 90.8335 89.4809 90.0673
October 89.6578 87.9323 88.9205
November 89.2216 87.6620 88.4091
December 89.3172 87.1544 87.8741