YEARLY HIGH
58.5129 LBP
YEARLY LOW
52.2221 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
55.6802 LBP

2018 UAH to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UAH to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 23, valuing the pair at 58.5129. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 52.2221.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.2908 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 53.1731 to the December average rate of 54.3962, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 58.5129 was down 1.29% compared to the 2017 peak of 59.2746, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 292,565 LBP
2017 Average 283,769 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 261,111 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,453.94 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

58.2603
52.7107
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH 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 56.6280, compared to 54.7323 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.8957 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 56.6280
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 54.7323

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 2.5463 LBP (High: 56.1063 / Low: 53.5599). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8525 LBP (High: 54.0059 / Low: 53.1534).

August Spread (Volatile) ±2.5463
September Spread (Stable) ±0.8525

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 2.3271 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3271

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 57.7978) against the same month in 2017 (average: 57.1531), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6447 (+1.13%).

2018 Avg (May) 57.7978
2017 Avg (May) 57.1531

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 54.5042 52.2221 53.1731
February 56.6844 54.2327 55.7757
March 58.4641 56.1919 57.5951
April 58.2095 57.0746 57.7976
May 58.5129 57.3628 57.7978
June 57.9687 57.0176 57.6288
July 57.9411 56.2719 57.3135
August 56.1063 53.5599 54.9864
September 54.0059 53.1534 53.6859
October 54.2668 53.3880 53.8387
November 54.9547 53.4046 54.1732
December 55.1514 53.5182 54.3962