YEARLY HIGH
83.8995 LBP
YEARLY LOW
72.3558 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
78.7974 LBP

2018 MXN to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MXN to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 83.8995. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 72.3558.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.5437 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 80.1070 to the December average rate of 75.1511, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 83.8995 was down 2.44% compared to the 2017 peak of 85.9987, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,194,975 LBP
2017 Average 4,000,827 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 3,617,792 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 577,183.37 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

83.0902
73.8391
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 79.5291, compared to 78.0656 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4635 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 79.5291
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 78.0656

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 6.3756 LBP (High: 80.8810 / Low: 74.5053). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.3398 LBP (High: 82.5114 / Low: 80.1716).

October Spread (Volatile) ±6.3756
February Spread (Stable) ±2.3398

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 4.8831 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.8831

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 82.3192) against the same month in 2017 (average: 80.5543), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7649 (+2.19%).

2018 Avg (April) 82.3192
2017 Avg (April) 80.5543

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 81.8965 76.7383 80.1070
February 82.5114 80.1716 81.2231
March 83.4783 80.2826 81.4793
April 83.8995 79.6675 82.3192
May 80.2781 75.7688 77.4361
June 76.4918 72.3558 74.6100
July 81.6780 76.1051 79.5914
August 81.9401 78.7495 80.2812
September 81.0426 78.0990 79.6858
October 80.8810 74.5053 78.8868
November 76.7744 73.2954 74.7975
December 76.8348 73.3987 75.1511