2018 SBD to LBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

196.7980 LBP

YEARLY LOW

183.2767 LBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

192.0409 LBP

2018 SBD to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SBD to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 20, valuing the pair at 196.7980. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 183.2767.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.5212 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 194.9170 to the December average rate of 186.7181, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 196.7980 was down 0.87% compared to the 2017 peak of 198.5304, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 983,990 LBP

2017 Average 965,837 LBP

Yearly Trough Low 916,384 LBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 67,606.23 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

196.0761

185.8674

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 193.9634, compared to 190.1183 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.8451 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 193.9634

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 190.1183

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 6.5209 LBP (High: 189.7976 / Low: 183.2767). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6205 LBP (High: 192.8925 / Low: 191.2720).

December Spread (Volatile) ±6.5209

September Spread (Stable) ±1.6205

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 2.4137 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4137

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 194.9959) against the same month in 2017 (average: 193.6361), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3598 (+0.70%).

2018 Avg (March) 194.9959

2017 Avg (March) 193.6361

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	196.2249	192.5581	194.9170
February	196.1392	193.9851	195.2253
March	196.7980	194.1839	194.9959
April	195.1815	193.2509	194.2667
May	195.7278	190.9715	193.2707
June	192.7551	189.3792	191.1048
July	192.3796	188.8555	191.0918
August	193.0729	191.0336	191.7810
September	192.8925	191.2720	191.8764
October	191.8381	188.3888	190.1107
November	192.0356	187.5168	189.1318
December	189.7976	183.2767	186.7181