2018 CVE to LBP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 CVE to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the CVE to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 17.1114. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 15.3835.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7279 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.6797 to the December average rate of 15.5314, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 17.1114 was up 3.73% compared to the 2017 peak of 16.4957, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CVE based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
CVE 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 16.5630, compared to 15.7588 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8042 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.7779 LBP (High: 17.0929 / Low: 16.3150). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2528 LBP (High: 15.6806 / Low: 15.4278).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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 0.5610 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 16.8906) against the same month in 2017 (average: 14.5150), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3757 (+16.37%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17.0929 | 16.3150 | 16.6797 |
| February | 17.1114 | 16.6667 | 16.8906 |
| March | 17.0698 | 16.6928 | 16.8816 |
| April | 16.8879 | 16.4965 | 16.7644 |
| May | 16.5511 | 15.8546 | 16.2035 |
| June | 16.1800 | 15.7980 | 15.9583 |
| July | 16.1390 | 15.8501 | 15.9842 |
| August | 16.0254 | 15.4895 | 15.7979 |
| September | 16.1025 | 15.8007 | 15.9653 |
| October | 15.8708 | 15.4584 | 15.7066 |
| November | 15.6806 | 15.4278 | 15.5673 |
| December | 15.6415 | 15.3835 | 15.5314 |