YEARLY HIGH
0.5989 KPW
YEARLY LOW
0.5843 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5924 KPW

2021 LBP to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LBP to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 0.5989. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 7, dropping to 0.5843.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0146 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5934 to the December average rate of 0.5925, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.5989 was down 43.73% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.0644, 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 2,995 KPW
2020 Average 2,984 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 2,922 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 72.95 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.5945
0.5899
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP to KPW 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 0.5927, compared to 0.5921 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5927
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5921

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was July, with a trading range of 0.0128 KPW (High: 0.5971 / Low: 0.5843). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 KPW (High: 0.5955 / Low: 0.5909).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0128
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 0.5918) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.5949), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0032 (-0.53%).

2021 Avg (May) 0.5918
2020 Avg (May) 0.5949

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5958 0.5890 0.5934
February 0.5955 0.5909 0.5938
March 0.5959 0.5876 0.5920
April 0.5975 0.5902 0.5938
May 0.5989 0.5885 0.5918
June 0.5950 0.5866 0.5912
July 0.5971 0.5843 0.5919
August 0.5960 0.5892 0.5941
September 0.5953 0.5871 0.5925
October 0.5961 0.5869 0.5911
November 0.5955 0.5869 0.5903
December 0.5977 0.5871 0.5925