2018 BBD to VEF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 BBD to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the BBD to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 16, valuing the pair at 124283.8750. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 4.9925.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 124278.8825 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.0521 to the December average rate of 124243.8211, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2459135.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 124283.8750 was up 2262867.55% compared to the 2017 peak of 5.4921, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BBD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
BBD 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 21268.6499, compared to 105565.9915 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 84297.3416 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 70994.1878 VEF (High: 124235.8545 / Low: 53241.6667). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 VEF (High: 124243.8211 / Low: 124243.8211).
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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 2.8598 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 124246.6809) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.1723), the exchange rate shifted by +124241.5087 (+2402072.65%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.2402 | 4.9925 | 5.0521 |
| February | 14481.2500 | 4.9925 | 8171.1259 |
| March | 20120.7559 | 14462.5000 | 18190.0422 |
| April | 33435.0000 | 20120.7559 | 25021.6366 |
| May | 39957.5000 | 34450.0000 | 36271.4589 |
| June | 39975.0000 | 39950.0000 | 39952.5833 |
| July | 53241.6667 | 39950.0000 | 45523.9247 |
| August | 124235.8545 | 53241.6667 | 90909.8133 |
| September | 124235.8545 | 124235.8545 | 124235.8545 |
| October | 124235.8545 | 124235.8545 | 124235.8545 |
| November | 124283.8750 | 124223.7942 | 124246.6809 |
| December | 124243.8211 | 124243.8211 | 124243.8211 |