4.17-4.18 LPV is completely broken. 4-19 - what's next ?

Is there any real reasons why you are upgrading to 4.18? If everything is working as it is in 4.16, then might as well keep it. Stable is sometimes subjective, as ultimately it is you that make the call.

As for me, I am still using 4.15 and does not plan to upgrade as it already gives what I want. I may upgrade to 4.16 though if the time permits.