YEARLY HIGH
2.9657 LBP
YEARLY LOW
2.9147 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.9374 LBP

2018 SYP to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SYP to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 2.9657. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 2.9147.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0511 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9401 to the December average rate of 2.9303, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.9657 was down 58.36% compared to the 2017 peak of 7.1226, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,829 LBP
2017 Average 27,080 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 14,573 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 255.33 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.9426
2.9291
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 2.9387, compared to 2.9360 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9387
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9360

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0425 LBP (High: 2.9571 / Low: 2.9147). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0191 LBP (High: 2.9443 / Low: 2.9252).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0425
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0191

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0070 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0070

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 2.9401) against the same month in 2017 (average: 7.0449), the exchange rate shifted by -4.1048 (-58.27%).

2018 Avg (January) 2.9401
2017 Avg (January) 7.0449

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9657 2.9244 2.9401
February 2.9513 2.9289 2.9399
March 2.9613 2.9330 2.9415
April 2.9507 2.9265 2.9363
May 2.9646 2.9254 2.9385
June 2.9484 2.9268 2.9358
July 2.9506 2.9168 2.9353
August 2.9577 2.9265 2.9377
September 2.9549 2.9301 2.9390
October 2.9426 2.9223 2.9366
November 2.9571 2.9147 2.9373
December 2.9443 2.9252 2.9303