2018 RUB to LBP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 RUB to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the RUB to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 27.2256. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 21.4749.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.7507 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.7264 to the December average rate of 22.3291, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 27.2256 was up 0.68% compared to the 2017 peak of 27.0416, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RUB based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
RUB to LBP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 25.5251, compared to 22.8798 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.6453 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 2.5100 LBP (High: 26.5028 / Low: 23.9929). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6216 LBP (High: 26.8221 / Low: 26.2005).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.6068 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 26.6282) against the same month in 2017 (average: 25.8252), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8030 (+3.11%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.0689 | 26.1817 | 26.7264 |
| February | 27.2256 | 25.9398 | 26.6282 |
| March | 26.8221 | 26.2005 | 26.5158 |
| April | 26.5028 | 23.9929 | 24.9090 |
| May | 24.8988 | 23.6766 | 24.2819 |
| June | 24.4676 | 23.6644 | 24.0891 |
| July | 24.5274 | 23.7755 | 24.0557 |
| August | 23.9766 | 22.1697 | 22.7924 |
| September | 23.0757 | 21.4749 | 22.4020 |
| October | 23.2938 | 22.6108 | 22.9618 |
| November | 23.0538 | 22.2813 | 22.7376 |
| December | 22.7646 | 21.6997 | 22.3291 |