2018 SCR to LBP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 SCR to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the SCR to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 113.6965. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 105.4141.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.2824 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 108.8532 to the December average rate of 110.3608, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 113.6965 was down 2.13% compared to the 2017 peak of 116.1693, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SCR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
SCR 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 111.2391, compared to 110.9682 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2709 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 6.3959 LBP (High: 111.8100 / Low: 105.4141). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1809 LBP (High: 112.0773 / Low: 110.8965).
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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.4466 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 111.2203) against the same month in 2017 (average: 112.1858), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9656 (-0.86%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 110.8432 | 107.0212 | 108.8532 |
| February | 113.6965 | 108.0398 | 111.2203 |
| March | 112.8330 | 107.4355 | 111.0447 |
| April | 112.9447 | 109.7355 | 112.2287 |
| May | 113.0857 | 107.6736 | 112.1737 |
| June | 112.9227 | 111.3095 | 111.9141 |
| July | 112.2291 | 110.9372 | 111.6021 |
| August | 112.0773 | 110.8965 | 111.3239 |
| September | 111.8100 | 105.4141 | 110.8944 |
| October | 111.2363 | 108.8490 | 110.8206 |
| November | 111.6522 | 109.8138 | 110.8074 |
| December | 111.0829 | 108.1396 | 110.3608 |