YEARLY HIGH
192.8798 LBP
YEARLY LOW
164.0205 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
174.3125 LBP

2018 SEK to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SEK to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 192.8798. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 164.0205.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.8593 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 188.2392 to the December average rate of 166.9740, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 192.8798 was up 1.08% compared to the 2017 peak of 190.8247, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 964,399 LBP
2017 Average 884,766 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 820,103 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 144,296.58 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

190.3830
164.6583
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SEK 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 180.5851, compared to 168.0399 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 12.5452 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 180.5851
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 168.0399

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 10.5098 LBP (High: 192.8798 / Low: 182.3701). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2215 LBP (High: 168.1400 / Low: 165.9185).

February Spread (Volatile) ±10.5098
November Spread (Stable) ±2.2215

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 5.8022 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.8022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 188.1663) against the same month in 2017 (average: 169.3044), the exchange rate shifted by +18.8619 (+11.14%).

2018 Avg (February) 188.1663
2017 Avg (February) 169.3044

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 192.0187 183.9031 188.2392
February 192.8798 182.3701 188.1663
March 185.5931 181.1551 183.8192
April 182.0067 172.7292 178.6961
May 175.8905 169.2881 172.8939
June 175.4295 167.1997 171.6955
July 173.4402 168.7546 171.3180
August 171.4443 164.0205 166.8020
September 172.4947 165.4387 168.9787
October 169.4760 164.6299 167.2079
November 168.1400 165.9185 166.9587
December 168.9869 165.8037 166.9740