YEARLY HIGH
0.0650 CVE
YEARLY LOW
0.0584 CVE
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0619 CVE

2018 LBP to CVE Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LBP to CVE exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 0.0650. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 18, dropping to 0.0584.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0066 CVE. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0600 to the December average rate of 0.0644, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0650 was down 7.93% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0706, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 325 CVE
2017 Average 325 CVE
Yearly Trough Low 292 CVE
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32.82 CVE purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0649
0.0587
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP to CVE 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 0.0604, compared to 0.0635 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0604
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0635

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0028 CVE (High: 0.0613 / Low: 0.0585). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 CVE (High: 0.0648 / Low: 0.0638).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0028
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0644) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0616), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0027 (+4.45%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0644
2017 Avg (December) 0.0616

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0613 0.0585 0.0600
February 0.0600 0.0584 0.0592
March 0.0599 0.0586 0.0592
April 0.0606 0.0592 0.0597
May 0.0631 0.0604 0.0617
June 0.0633 0.0618 0.0627
July 0.0631 0.0620 0.0626
August 0.0646 0.0624 0.0633
September 0.0633 0.0621 0.0626
October 0.0647 0.0630 0.0637
November 0.0648 0.0638 0.0642
December 0.0650 0.0639 0.0644