2018 SOS to LBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.6692 LBP

YEARLY LOW

2.5802 LBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.6135 LBP

2018 SOS to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SOS to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 23, valuing the pair at 2.6692. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 2.5802.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0891 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6118 to the December average rate of 2.6022, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.6692 was up 1.09% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.6405, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,346 LBP

2017 Average 13,028 LBP

Yearly Trough Low 12,901 LBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 445.28 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.6270

2.5999

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 2.6149, compared to 2.6121 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6149

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6121

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0653 LBP (High: 2.6692 / Low: 2.6040). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0168 LBP (High: 2.6189 / Low: 2.6021).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0653

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0168

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0091 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0091

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 2.6247) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.6069), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0179 (+0.68%).

2018 Avg (May) 2.6247

2017 Avg (May) 2.6069

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.6382	2.5802	2.6118
February	2.6209	2.5888	2.6066
March	2.6333	2.5855	2.6076
April	2.6460	2.5997	2.6178
May	2.6692	2.6040	2.6247
June	2.6502	2.6007	2.6209
July	2.6298	2.5970	2.6144
August	2.6375	2.6080	2.6164
September	2.6304	2.6131	2.6175
October	2.6189	2.6021	2.6106
November	2.6337	2.6034	2.6113
December	2.6126	2.5929	2.6022