2018 SAR to LBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

407.3498 LBP

YEARLY LOW

400.0558 LBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

403.3299 LBP

2018 SAR to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SAR to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 407.3498. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 400.0558.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.2940 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 403.7844 to the December average rate of 402.2570, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 407.3498 was down 0.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 407.3814, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,036,749 LBP

2017 Average 2,011,535 LBP

Yearly Trough Low 2,000,279 LBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 36,470.20 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

404.0983

402.0896

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 403.5242, compared to 403.1355 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3886 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 403.5242

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 403.1355

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 5.9289 LBP (High: 405.9847 / Low: 400.0558). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.3213 LBP (High: 403.8725 / Low: 401.5513).

November Spread (Volatile) ±5.9289

December Spread (Stable) ±2.3213

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.9426 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9426

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 403.7844) against the same month in 2017 (average: 402.0225), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7620 (+0.44%).

2018 Avg (January) 403.7844

2017 Avg (January) 402.0225

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	407.3498	401.6345	403.7844
February	405.2187	402.1065	403.7106
March	406.6158	402.7544	403.9309
April	405.2113	401.8745	403.2298
May	407.1430	401.4918	403.3879
June	404.9046	400.1346	403.1015
July	405.1896	400.5253	403.1060
August	406.1416	401.8037	403.4101
September	405.7567	402.3104	403.6017
October	403.9358	401.5261	403.2390
November	405.9847	400.0558	403.1995
December	403.8725	401.5513	402.2570