YEARLY HIGH
1122.6317 LBP
YEARLY LOW
971.3162 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1047.5546 LBP

2018 NZD to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NZD to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 1122.6317. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 971.3162.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 151.3155 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1098.4646 to the December average rate of 1026.9470, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1122.6317 was down 1.12% compared to the 2017 peak of 1135.3066, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,613,159 LBP
2017 Average 5,362,840 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 4,856,581 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 756,577.63 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1117.7919
974.8490
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD 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 1083.0876, compared to 1012.0215 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 71.0661 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1083.0876
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1012.0215

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 51.3093 LBP (High: 1114.5129 / Low: 1063.2036). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 16.0369 LBP (High: 1107.6076 / Low: 1091.5707).

April Spread (Volatile) ±51.3093
March Spread (Stable) ±16.0369

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 42.5319 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -42.5319

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1105.8799) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1089.1518), the exchange rate shifted by +16.7281 (+1.54%).

2018 Avg (February) 1105.8799
2017 Avg (February) 1089.1518

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1115.5458 1068.9492 1098.4646
February 1122.6317 1090.0587 1105.8799
March 1107.6076 1091.5707 1098.6373
April 1114.5129 1063.2036 1094.5652
May 1064.9432 1038.6101 1052.0333
June 1067.4329 1019.8519 1048.9454
July 1035.3725 1018.7576 1026.5874
August 1025.8466 990.7852 1008.2297
September 1012.4615 985.2316 998.7042
October 999.2950 971.3162 986.7609
November 1041.4454 1005.7396 1024.8999
December 1048.5190 1011.2305 1026.9470