YEARLY HIGH
2217.8727 LBP
YEARLY LOW
2085.1447 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2145.0566 LBP

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,089,363 LBP
2017 Average 10,462,982 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 10,425,723 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 663,640.01 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2210.5993
2089.3066
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2177.5786
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2112.5345

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

January Spread (Volatile) ±56.8215
December Spread (Stable) ±16.3392

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -35.1573

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (February) 2199.3879
2017 Avg (February) 2044.6858

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