YEARLY HIGH
0.2410 LBP
YEARLY LOW
0.1789 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1979 LBP

2018 SLL to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SLL to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 2, valuing the pair at 0.2410. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 0.1789.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0621 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1976 to the December average rate of 0.1799, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2410 was down 12.66% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2759, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,205 LBP
2017 Average 1,011 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 895 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 310.54 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2422
0.1742
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL 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 0.2010, compared to 0.1948 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0062 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2010
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1948

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0532 LBP (High: 0.2328 / Low: 0.1796). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 LBP (High: 0.1806 / Low: 0.1796).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0532
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0312 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0312

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.2366) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2005), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0360 (+17.97%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.2366
2017 Avg (July) 0.2005

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1993 0.1965 0.1976
February 0.1986 0.1959 0.1973
March 0.1983 0.1957 0.1973
April 0.1983 0.1947 0.1965
May 0.1980 0.1929 0.1944
June 0.2408 0.1926 0.2227
July 0.2410 0.2306 0.2366
August 0.2328 0.1796 0.2116
September 0.1814 0.1799 0.1804
October 0.1806 0.1795 0.1803
November 0.1815 0.1789 0.1803
December 0.1806 0.1796 0.1799