2018 AWG to VUV Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 AWG to VUV Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the AWG to VUV exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 61.9361. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 57.4740.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.4621 VUV. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 58.7814 to the December average rate of 61.5708, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 61.9361 was up 0.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 61.9317, 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 VUV 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 59.3481, compared to 61.0547 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.7066 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 1.9196 VUV (High: 59.3936 / Low: 57.4740). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1014 VUV (High: 60.5805 / Low: 60.4791).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1853 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 61.6761) against the same month in 2017 (average: 58.9630), the exchange rate shifted by +2.7131 (+4.60%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59.3936 | 57.4740 | 58.7814 |
| February | 59.2607 | 57.5116 | 58.6051 |
| March | 59.6213 | 58.6493 | 59.0671 |
| April | 59.9317 | 58.5916 | 59.2852 |
| May | 60.8911 | 59.7344 | 60.2182 |
| June | 61.0662 | 59.5926 | 60.1314 |
| July | 61.0699 | 60.2853 | 60.6810 |
| August | 60.5805 | 60.4791 | 60.5271 |
| September | 60.5299 | 60.1939 | 60.3418 |
| October | 61.9361 | 60.2777 | 61.6761 |
| November | 61.9085 | 61.1992 | 61.5315 |
| December | 61.7910 | 61.0759 | 61.5708 |