YEARLY HIGH
131.3945 LBP
YEARLY LOW
99.9139 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
115.1650 LBP

2018 NAD to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NAD to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 131.3945. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 99.9139.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 31.4806 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 124.2933 to the December average rate of 106.0341, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 131.3945 was up 6.79% compared to the 2017 peak of 123.0423, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 656,973 LBP
2017 Average 567,458 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 499,570 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 157,402.98 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

130.4756
101.1485
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 123.3902, compared to 106.9398 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 16.4503 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 123.3902
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 106.9398

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 10.9809 LBP (High: 120.7061 / Low: 109.7252). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.4891 LBP (High: 123.8337 / Low: 119.3447).

June Spread (Volatile) ±10.9809
May Spread (Stable) ±4.4891

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 6.6055 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.6055

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 128.0317) against the same month in 2017 (average: 114.2663), the exchange rate shifted by +13.7654 (+12.05%).

2018 Avg (February) 128.0317
2017 Avg (February) 114.2663

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 128.3238 121.4372 124.2933
February 131.3945 124.5578 128.0317
March 130.4295 125.6810 127.8162
April 128.3819 121.4607 124.9579
May 123.8337 119.3447 120.9237
June 120.7061 109.7252 114.3182
July 115.2995 109.2202 112.3613
August 114.4674 103.9389 108.0818
September 107.1469 99.9139 103.5925
October 106.9770 101.8575 104.2687
November 110.4992 104.5323 107.3006
December 110.7091 103.5145 106.0341