2018 LBP to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0962 CDF

YEARLY LOW

1.0352 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0705 CDF

2018 LBP to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LBP to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 25, valuing the pair at 1.0962. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 28, dropping to 1.0352.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0610 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0574 to the December average rate of 1.0772, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.0962 was up 0.55% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0902, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,481 CDF

2017 Average 4,832 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 5,176 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 305.20 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.0827

1.0551

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP to CDF 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 1.0653, compared to 1.0757 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0104 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0653

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0757

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0610 CDF (High: 1.0962 / Low: 1.0352). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0082 CDF (High: 1.0716 / Low: 1.0634).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0610

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0082

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0040 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 1.0718) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.0335), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0384 (+3.71%).

2018 Avg (July) 1.0718

2017 Avg (July) 1.0335

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0667	1.0360	1.0574
February	1.0735	1.0568	1.0638
March	1.0729	1.0605	1.0675
April	1.0708	1.0625	1.0679
May	1.0704	1.0584	1.0670
June	1.0716	1.0634	1.0680
July	1.0962	1.0352	1.0718
August	1.0850	1.0609	1.0751
September	1.0856	1.0729	1.0804
October	1.0862	1.0640	1.0764
November	1.0865	1.0627	1.0730
December	1.0896	1.0625	1.0772

2018 இந்திய ரூபாய் முதல் பவுண்ட் வரையிலான வரலாற்று ஆய்வு