YEARLY HIGH
152.3029 LBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0060 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.9636 LBP

2018 VEF to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the VEF to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 152.3029. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 0.0060.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 152.2968 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 149.9035 to the December average rate of 0.0061, the exchange rate registered a net change of -100.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 152.3029 was down 0.40% compared to the 2017 peak of 152.9097, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 761,514 LBP
2017 Average 747,131 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 30 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 761,484.14 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

164.8932
-14.9837
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to LBP 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 33.9189, compared to 0.0084 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 33.9105 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.9189
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0084

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 151.4234 LBP (High: 151.4757 / Low: 0.0522). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 LBP (High: 0.0061 / Low: 0.0061).

February Spread (Volatile) ±151.4234
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 96.4075 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -96.4075

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 149.9035) against the same month in 2017 (average: 150.9673), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0638 (-0.70%).

2018 Avg (January) 149.9035
2017 Avg (January) 150.9673

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 152.3029 144.1746 149.9035
February 151.4757 0.0522 53.4960
March 0.0523 0.0376 0.0421
April 0.0378 0.0226 0.0318
May 0.0221 0.0189 0.0209
June 0.0190 0.0189 0.0189
July 0.0190 0.0141 0.0169
August 0.0142 0.0061 0.0090
September 0.0061 0.0061 0.0061
October 0.0061 0.0061 0.0061
November 0.0061 0.0060 0.0061
December 0.0061 0.0061 0.0061