YEARLY HIGH
140.9528 VEF
YEARLY LOW
0.0056 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
71.0153 VEF

2018 BIF to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BIF to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 24, valuing the pair at 140.9528. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 0.0056.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 140.9472 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0057 to the December average rate of 137.4786, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2398748.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 140.9528 was up 2249433.56% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0063, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 704,764 VEF
2017 Average 29 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 28 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 704,735.93 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

153.9207
-13.9865
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF 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 24.0194, compared to 118.0113 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 93.9919 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 24.0194
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 118.0113

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 80.9654 VEF (High: 140.9528 / Low: 59.9875). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 VEF (High: 0.0059 / Low: 0.0056).

August Spread (Volatile) ±80.9654
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 1.2167 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2167

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 102.4686) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0058), the exchange rate shifted by +102.4627 (+1755158.83%).

2018 Avg (August) 102.4686
2017 Avg (August) 0.0058

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0059 0.0056 0.0057
February 16.4159 0.0056 9.2638
March 22.8846 16.2958 20.5983
April 37.8500 22.5696 28.2467
May 45.4240 38.6946 40.9424
June 45.5089 44.7368 45.0595
July 60.3880 44.7494 51.4015
August 140.9528 59.9875 102.4686
September 140.3492 139.1219 139.9285
October 140.4076 136.8613 138.7118
November 140.5407 136.8324 138.0787
December 139.1473 136.1576 137.4786