2018 XDR to LBP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 XDR to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the XDR to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 2217.8727. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 2085.1447.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 132.7280 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2177.6867 to the December average rate of 2099.4143, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2217.8727 was up 2.24% compared to the 2017 peak of 2169.2393, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XDR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
XDR to LBP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 2177.5786, compared to 2112.5345 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 65.0441 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 56.8215 LBP (High: 2204.4515 / Low: 2147.6300). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 16.3392 LBP (High: 2106.4512 / Low: 2090.1120).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and March, 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 35.1573 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 2199.3879) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2044.6858), the exchange rate shifted by +154.7021 (+7.57%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2204.4515 | 2147.6300 | 2177.6867 |
| February | 2217.8727 | 2186.9040 | 2199.3879 |
| March | 2216.2924 | 2186.3854 | 2200.4916 |
| April | 2207.1365 | 2171.6756 | 2192.5509 |
| May | 2182.4978 | 2135.6194 | 2157.3937 |
| June | 2153.8581 | 2121.8339 | 2137.9611 |
| July | 2137.6373 | 2110.8048 | 2123.6452 |
| August | 2128.0974 | 2105.0813 | 2116.5045 |
| September | 2133.8667 | 2114.7302 | 2121.9559 |
| October | 2118.7312 | 2093.6365 | 2109.6990 |
| November | 2113.1008 | 2085.1447 | 2103.9882 |
| December | 2106.4512 | 2090.1120 | 2099.4143 |