2018 SGD to LBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1160.2023 LBP

YEARLY LOW

1090.3264 LBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

1121.7174 LBP

2018 SGD to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SGD to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 1160.2023. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 30, dropping to 1090.3264.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 69.8759 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1145.7644 to the December average rate of 1100.7072, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1160.2023 was up 2.41% compared to the 2017 peak of 1132.8995, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,801,011 LBP

2017 Average 5,466,516 LBP

Yearly Trough Low 5,451,632 LBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 349,379.51 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1157.3638

1090.6555

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SGD 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 1140.8558, compared to 1102.5790 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 38.2768 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1140.8558

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1102.5790

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 32.3340 LBP (High: 1136.0306 / Low: 1103.6966). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.6255 LBP (High: 1104.4035 / Low: 1093.7779).

June Spread (Volatile) ±32.3340

November Spread (Stable) ±10.6255

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 19.0426 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -19.0426

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 1151.8048) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1070.8026), the exchange rate shifted by +81.0022 (+7.56%).

2018 Avg (March) 1151.8048

2017 Avg (March) 1070.8026

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1156.5012	1127.8759	1145.7644
February	1157.9364	1137.1062	1147.0728
March	1160.2023	1145.3629	1151.8048
April	1158.8350	1138.5946	1149.0420
May	1140.4437	1123.0848	1129.9993
June	1136.0306	1103.6966	1121.4513
July	1115.4473	1100.1296	1109.3726
August	1110.2684	1094.8173	1105.2185
September	1110.4472	1098.0838	1103.8702
October	1103.1715	1090.3264	1096.2145
November	1104.4035	1093.7779	1100.0909
December	1107.8025	1094.4073	1100.7072