2018 QAR to LBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

419.5233 LBP

YEARLY LOW

406.9422 LBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

415.4565 LBP

2018 QAR to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the QAR to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 419.5233. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 406.9422.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.5811 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 416.0034 to the December average rate of 413.8405, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 419.5233 was up 0.03% compared to the 2017 peak of 419.4179, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,097,616 LBP

2017 Average 2,052,032 LBP

Yearly Trough Low 2,034,711 LBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 62,905.60 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

416.2197

413.6242

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 415.6713, compared to 415.2417 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4295 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 415.6713

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 415.2417

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 9.2493 LBP (High: 416.1915 / Low: 406.9422). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5762 LBP (High: 416.2115 / Low: 414.6353).

December Spread (Volatile) ±9.2493

October Spread (Stable) ±1.5762

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.7423 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7423

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 416.0034) against the same month in 2017 (average: 414.0908), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9126 (+0.46%).

2018 Avg (January) 416.0034

2017 Avg (January) 414.0908

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	419.5233	413.6799	416.0034
February	417.5031	414.1135	415.8169
March	418.8557	414.8504	415.9989
April	417.2676	413.9331	415.3009
May	419.2818	414.2963	415.6452
June	417.0224	413.9271	415.2624
July	417.3503	412.5655	415.2107
August	418.3277	414.4466	415.6492
September	417.9414	414.4344	415.6946
October	416.2115	414.6353	415.4728
November	418.2782	413.4030	415.5827
December	416.1915	406.9422	413.8405