YEARLY HIGH
14.6841 LBP
YEARLY LOW
13.5470 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.0250 LBP

2018 VUV to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the VUV to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 14.6841. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 30, dropping to 13.5470.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1372 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.3895 to the December average rate of 13.6154, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 14.6841 was down 0.15% compared to the 2017 peak of 14.7068, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 73,421 LBP
2017 Average 70,574 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 67,735 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,685.77 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

14.5076
13.5343
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VUV 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 14.2636, compared to 13.7864 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4772 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.2636
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.7864

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.4829 LBP (High: 14.6801 / Low: 14.1973). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1178 LBP (High: 14.0254 / Low: 13.9076).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.4829
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1178

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.3287 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3287

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 14.4265) against the same month in 2017 (average: 14.0697), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3568 (+2.54%).

2018 Avg (February) 14.4265
2017 Avg (February) 14.0697

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.6801 14.1973 14.3895
February 14.6841 14.2130 14.4265
March 14.4680 14.2272 14.3677
April 14.4238 14.1564 14.2835
May 14.2727 13.8995 14.0531
June 14.2117 13.8309 14.0616
July 14.0596 13.8386 13.9281
August 14.0385 13.8902 13.9446
September 14.0254 13.9076 13.9515
October 13.9487 13.5470 13.6228
November 13.7317 13.5801 13.6560
December 13.7839 13.5544 13.6154