2018 MVR to LBP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 MVR to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the MVR to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 99.1887. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 20, dropping to 96.8167.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3720 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 98.3101 to the December average rate of 97.6470, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 99.1887 was down 6.81% compared to the 2017 peak of 106.4356, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MVR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
MVR 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 97.9914, compared to 97.9483 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0431 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 1.7480 LBP (High: 98.6734 / Low: 96.9254). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5795 LBP (High: 98.4315 / Low: 97.8519).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.4064 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 98.3101) against the same month in 2017 (average: 98.1020), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2080 (+0.21%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 99.1887 | 97.7458 | 98.3101 |
| February | 98.6844 | 97.7655 | 98.0836 |
| March | 98.7075 | 97.7017 | 98.0521 |
| April | 98.6734 | 96.9254 | 98.0132 |
| May | 98.5034 | 96.8167 | 97.6068 |
| June | 98.5974 | 97.2352 | 97.8826 |
| July | 98.6110 | 97.2831 | 97.9925 |
| August | 98.9073 | 97.4829 | 98.0159 |
| September | 98.4315 | 97.8519 | 98.1479 |
| October | 98.2951 | 97.4186 | 98.0061 |
| November | 98.5725 | 97.0886 | 97.8803 |
| December | 98.0808 | 97.4043 | 97.6470 |