2018 LBP to UZS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 LBP to UZS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the LBP to UZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 5.5348. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 5.1258.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4090 UZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.3786 to the December average rate of 5.5144, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5.5348 was up 2.75% compared to the 2017 peak of 5.3867, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LBP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
LBP to UZS 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 5.3465, compared to 5.3277 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0188 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.2169 UZS (High: 5.3607 / Low: 5.1438). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0458 UZS (High: 5.4320 / Low: 5.3862).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0727 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 5.5144) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.3401), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1743 (+3.26%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.4120 | 5.3341 | 5.3786 |
| February | 5.4320 | 5.3862 | 5.4113 |
| March | 5.4083 | 5.3541 | 5.3860 |
| April | 5.3749 | 5.3106 | 5.3514 |
| May | 5.3473 | 5.2476 | 5.3101 |
| June | 5.2861 | 5.1860 | 5.2416 |
| July | 5.2205 | 5.1436 | 5.1689 |
| August | 5.1735 | 5.1258 | 5.1549 |
| September | 5.3607 | 5.1438 | 5.2471 |
| October | 5.4530 | 5.3350 | 5.4185 |
| November | 5.4942 | 5.4149 | 5.4624 |
| December | 5.5348 | 5.4880 | 5.5144 |