YEARLY HIGH
3887.7880 VEF
YEARLY LOW
0.1419 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1711.6007 VEF

2018 AFN to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AFN to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 3887.7880. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.1419.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3887.6461 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1448 to the December average rate of 3287.3405, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2270369.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3887.7880 was up 2426938.18% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1602, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 19,438,940 VEF
2017 Average 743 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 710 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,438,230.58 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3645.0005
-331.2057
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to VEF 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 601.3567, compared to 2821.8447 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2220.4880 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 601.3567
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2821.8447

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 1949.1778 VEF (High: 3420.0970 / Low: 1470.9192). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0089 VEF (High: 0.1508 / Low: 0.1419).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1949.1778
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0089

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 32.9532 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -32.9532

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 3301.6601) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1507), the exchange rate shifted by +3301.5094 (+2190982.36%).

2018 Avg (November) 3301.6601
2017 Avg (November) 0.1507

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1508 0.1419 0.1448
February 417.0423 0.1434 235.9779
March 580.6646 416.3368 523.7800
April 951.8184 572.7131 714.5275
May 1119.2979 975.5405 1020.2972
June 1120.3657 1089.9358 1113.4127
July 1489.2887 1084.9124 1249.9117
August 3420.0970 1470.9192 2497.8088
September 3381.3726 3267.1784 3313.6500
October 3308.5488 3266.6053 3280.6968
November 3887.7880 3262.0698 3301.6601
December 3326.8867 3267.2361 3287.3405