YEARLY HIGH
113.6965 LBP
YEARLY LOW
105.4141 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
111.1037 LBP

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 568,482 LBP
2017 Average 555,546 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 527,070 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41,411.99 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

112.5663
108.5157
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 111.2391
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 110.9682

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

September Spread (Volatile) ±6.3959
August Spread (Stable) ±1.1809

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No 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.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4466

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (February) 111.2203
2017 Avg (February) 112.1858

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