YEARLY HIGH
6.1074 GNF
YEARLY LOW
5.8979 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.9826 GNF

2018 LBP to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LBP to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 6.1074. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 23, dropping to 5.8979.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2095 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.9487 to the December average rate of 6.0665, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6.1074 was down 3.22% compared to the 2017 peak of 6.3107, 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 30,537 GNF
2017 Average 30,236 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 29,490 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,047.48 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6.0785
5.9344
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP to GNF 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 5.9569, compared to 6.0082 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0512 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.9569
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.0082

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.1175 GNF (High: 6.0159 / Low: 5.8984). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0439 GNF (High: 5.9732 / Low: 5.9293).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1175
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0439

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0072 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0072

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 6.0665) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.9491), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1175 (+1.97%).

2018 Avg (December) 6.0665
2017 Avg (December) 5.9491

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.9751 5.9127 5.9487
February 5.9732 5.9293 5.9493
March 5.9632 5.9095 5.9464
April 5.9851 5.9053 5.9651
May 5.9843 5.8979 5.9579
June 5.9964 5.9469 5.9742
July 6.0172 5.9523 5.9861
August 6.0159 5.8984 5.9800
September 6.0283 5.9444 5.9892
October 6.0390 5.9687 6.0047
November 6.0756 5.9605 6.0224
December 6.1074 6.0101 6.0665