YEARLY HIGH
0.0103 MVR
YEARLY LOW
0.0101 MVR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0102 MVR

2018 LBP to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LBP to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 20, valuing the pair at 0.0103. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 0.0101.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0002 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0102 to the December average rate of 0.0102, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0103 was down 0.89% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0104, 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 52 MVR
2017 Average 51 MVR
Yearly Trough Low 50 MVR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.24 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0103
0.0102
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP to MVR 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 0.0102, compared to 0.0102 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0102
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0102

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0002 MVR (High: 0.0103 / Low: 0.0101). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 MVR (High: 0.0102 / Low: 0.0102).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.0102) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0103), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-0.10%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.0102
2017 Avg (May) 0.0103

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0102 0.0101 0.0102
February 0.0102 0.0101 0.0102
March 0.0102 0.0101 0.0102
April 0.0103 0.0101 0.0102
May 0.0103 0.0102 0.0102
June 0.0103 0.0101 0.0102
July 0.0103 0.0101 0.0102
August 0.0103 0.0101 0.0102
September 0.0102 0.0102 0.0102
October 0.0103 0.0102 0.0102
November 0.0103 0.0101 0.0102
December 0.0103 0.0102 0.0102