YEARLY HIGH
14.0245 STD
YEARLY LOW
13.0001 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.6551 STD

2018 LBP to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LBP to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 14.0245. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 18, dropping to 13.0001.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0244 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.3357 to the December average rate of 13.9491, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 14.0245 was down 10.24% compared to the 2017 peak of 15.6241, 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 70,122 STD
2017 Average 72,002 STD
Yearly Trough Low 65,000 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,122.07 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

14.0336
13.0276
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP to STD 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 13.3904, compared to 13.9198 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5293 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.3904
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.9198

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.5661 STD (High: 13.9556 / Low: 13.3896). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0816 STD (High: 13.9732 / Low: 13.8915).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.5661
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0816

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2242 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2242

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 13.9162) against the same month in 2017 (average: 13.7473), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1689 (+1.23%).

2018 Avg (November) 13.9162
2017 Avg (November) 13.7473

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.5421 13.0681 13.3357
February 13.2476 13.0001 13.1114
March 13.1865 13.0479 13.1297
April 13.3020 13.1168 13.1850
May 13.9556 13.3896 13.6881
June 14.0146 13.7712 13.8928
July 13.9782 13.7960 13.8844
August 13.9678 13.8202 13.9128
September 13.9503 13.8332 13.9064
October 14.0094 13.9035 13.9498
November 14.0245 13.8223 13.9162
December 13.9732 13.8915 13.9491