2018 PYG to LBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2786 LBP

YEARLY LOW

0.2514 LBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2641 LBP

2018 PYG to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PYG to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 20, valuing the pair at 0.2786. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 29, dropping to 0.2514.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0273 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2682 to the December average rate of 0.2547, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2786 was down 0.74% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2807, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,393 LBP

2017 Average 1,339 LBP

Yearly Trough Low 1,257 LBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 136.35 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2765

0.2522

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 0.2700, compared to 0.2582 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0118 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2700

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2582

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0096 LBP (High: 0.2731 / Low: 0.2635). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 LBP (High: 0.2743 / Low: 0.2713).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0096

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0030

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0044 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0044

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.2745) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2727), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0018 (+0.65%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.2745

2017 Avg (March) 0.2727

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2712	0.2660	0.2682
February	0.2724	0.2663	0.2704
March	0.2786	0.2722	0.2745
April	0.2743	0.2713	0.2728
May	0.2731	0.2635	0.2685
June	0.2679	0.2640	0.2655
July	0.2663	0.2617	0.2644
August	0.2650	0.2589	0.2623
September	0.2608	0.2564	0.2586
October	0.2569	0.2514	0.2542
November	0.2575	0.2526	0.2547
December	0.2553	0.2522	0.2547