YEARLY HIGH
0.0738 VUV
YEARLY LOW
0.0681 VUV
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0713 VUV

2018 LBP to VUV Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LBP to VUV exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 30, valuing the pair at 0.0738. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.0681.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0057 VUV. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0695 to the December average rate of 0.0734, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0738 was down 0.18% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0740, 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 369 VUV
2017 Average 354 VUV
Yearly Trough Low 341 VUV
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28.58 VUV purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0739
0.0689
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP to VUV 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 0.0701, compared to 0.0725 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0701
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0725

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0023 VUV (High: 0.0704 / Low: 0.0681). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 VUV (High: 0.0719 / Low: 0.0713).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0023
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.0734) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0699), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0035 (+5.08%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.0734
2017 Avg (October) 0.0699

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0704 0.0681 0.0695
February 0.0704 0.0681 0.0693
March 0.0703 0.0691 0.0696
April 0.0706 0.0693 0.0700
May 0.0719 0.0701 0.0712
June 0.0723 0.0704 0.0711
July 0.0723 0.0711 0.0718
August 0.0720 0.0712 0.0717
September 0.0719 0.0713 0.0717
October 0.0738 0.0717 0.0734
November 0.0736 0.0728 0.0732
December 0.0738 0.0725 0.0734