YEARLY HIGH
16.0239 LBP
YEARLY LOW
14.3818 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.1145 LBP

2018 RSD to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RSD to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 16.0239. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 14.3818.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6421 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.5775 to the December average rate of 14.5167, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 16.0239 was up 4.50% compared to the 2017 peak of 15.3344, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 80,120 LBP
2017 Average 70,359 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 71,909 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,210.53 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

15.9335
14.3879
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RSD 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 15.4963, compared to 14.7327 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7637 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.4963
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.7327

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.7092 LBP (High: 15.5464 / Low: 14.8372). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1766 LBP (High: 15.0547 / Low: 14.8781).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.7092
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1766

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 0.5630 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5630

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 15.8000) against the same month in 2017 (average: 12.9564), the exchange rate shifted by +2.8436 (+21.95%).

2018 Avg (February) 15.8000
2017 Avg (February) 12.9564

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.8230 15.2246 15.5775
February 16.0239 15.6241 15.8000
March 15.9401 15.7125 15.8047
April 15.8274 15.4401 15.7038
May 15.5464 14.8372 15.1408
June 15.0961 14.7719 14.9512
July 15.0547 14.8781 14.9768
August 14.9881 14.5270 14.7850
September 15.0817 14.7845 14.9097
October 14.8306 14.4820 14.6709
November 14.6401 14.4375 14.5370
December 14.6331 14.3818 14.5167