YEARLY HIGH
15.8698 LBP
YEARLY LOW
14.2811 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.9779 LBP

2018 XPF to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XPF to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 15.8698. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 14.2811.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5886 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.4822 to the December average rate of 14.3880, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 15.8698 was up 4.02% compared to the 2017 peak of 15.2571, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 79,349 LBP
2017 Average 71,345 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 71,406 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,943.15 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

15.7929
14.2603
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 15.3583, compared to 14.5974 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7609 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.3583
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.5974

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.6032 LBP (High: 15.2869 / Low: 14.6837). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1762 LBP (High: 14.8961 / Low: 14.7200).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.6032
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1762

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.5626 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5626

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 15.6651) against the same month in 2017 (average: 13.4565), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2087 (+16.41%).

2018 Avg (February) 15.6651
2017 Avg (February) 13.4565

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.7424 15.1427 15.4822
February 15.8698 15.4527 15.6651
March 15.8237 15.5740 15.6582
April 15.6648 15.2960 15.5551
May 15.2869 14.6837 14.9926
June 14.9344 14.6211 14.7968
July 14.8961 14.7200 14.8151
August 14.8569 14.3606 14.6322
September 14.9351 14.6706 14.7793
October 14.6982 14.3549 14.5616
November 14.5154 14.3255 14.4084
December 14.5383 14.2811 14.3880