2018 AWG to VEF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 AWG to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the AWG to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 22, valuing the pair at 138617.7975. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 5.5736.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 138612.2239 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.6434 to the December average rate of 138034.5368, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2445834.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 138617.7975 was up 2259476.80% compared to the 2017 peak of 6.1347, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AWG based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
AWG to VEF 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 23798.0742, compared to 117435.1217 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 93637.0475 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 79246.1905 VEF (High: 138617.7975 / Low: 59371.6070). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2773 VEF (High: 5.8509 / Low: 5.5736).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 160.8200 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 101429.9613) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.6647), the exchange rate shifted by +101424.2967 (+1790471.97%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.8509 | 5.5736 | 5.6434 |
| February | 16225.5084 | 5.5743 | 9133.9857 |
| March | 22639.3368 | 16190.8307 | 20381.4973 |
| April | 37462.2268 | 22474.9633 | 28019.5051 |
| May | 44763.3555 | 38491.6846 | 40565.3164 |
| June | 44717.9134 | 44636.7718 | 44682.4971 |
| July | 59602.3722 | 44636.7718 | 50899.1300 |
| August | 138617.7975 | 59371.6070 | 101429.9613 |
| September | 138617.7975 | 137848.1528 | 138186.9817 |
| October | 138040.1450 | 138001.0447 | 138026.1617 |
| November | 138066.9457 | 138001.0447 | 138033.9586 |
| December | 138048.9969 | 137953.1193 | 138034.5368 |