2018 NOK to LBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

197.9575 LBP

YEARLY LOW

172.0068 LBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

186.0606 LBP

2018 NOK to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NOK to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 197.9575. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 172.0068.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.9506 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 191.5610 to the December average rate of 174.7979, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 197.9575 was up 1.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 195.4837, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 989,787 LBP

2017 Average 913,350 LBP

Yearly Trough Low 860,034 LBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 129,753.22 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

197.0306

172.7768

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK 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 190.9477, compared to 181.1735 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.7742 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 190.9477

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 181.1735

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 12.6160 LBP (High: 196.6504 / Low: 184.0344). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.1105 LBP (High: 188.4519 / Low: 184.3414).

January Spread (Volatile) ±12.6160

June Spread (Stable) ±4.1105

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 5.8463 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.8463

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 193.2410) against the same month in 2017 (average: 181.1240), the exchange rate shifted by +12.1170 (+6.69%).

2018 Avg (February) 193.2410

2017 Avg (February) 181.1240

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	196.6504	184.0344	191.5610
February	197.9575	189.7678	193.2410
March	197.5160	192.6127	195.0094
April	194.8470	188.5690	192.7472
May	189.0171	183.1424	186.9009
June	188.4519	184.3414	186.2265
July	188.7094	183.2784	185.9214
August	184.7456	178.1587	181.3536
September	186.8149	179.1391	183.3570
October	185.6907	179.5104	183.1259
November	181.2471	175.7551	178.4851
December	177.5548	172.0068	174.7979