2018 BMD to VEF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 BMD to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the BMD to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 16, valuing the pair at 248567.7500. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 9.9850.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 248557.7650 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.1043 to the December average rate of 248487.6422, 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 248567.7500 was up 2262867.55% compared to the 2017 peak of 10.9841, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BMD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
BMD 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 42537.2997, compared to 211131.9830 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 168594.6833 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 141988.3756 VEF (High: 248471.7089 / Low: 106483.3333). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 VEF (High: 248487.6422 / Low: 248487.6422).
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 5.7196 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 248493.3618) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10.3445), the exchange rate shifted by +248483.0173 (+2402072.65%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.4803 | 9.9850 | 10.1043 |
| February | 28962.5000 | 9.9850 | 16342.2519 |
| March | 40241.5117 | 28925.0000 | 36380.0844 |
| April | 66870.0000 | 40241.5117 | 50043.2733 |
| May | 79915.0000 | 68900.0000 | 72542.9178 |
| June | 79950.0000 | 79900.0000 | 79905.1667 |
| July | 106483.3333 | 79900.0000 | 91047.8495 |
| August | 248471.7089 | 106483.3333 | 181819.6266 |
| September | 248471.7089 | 248471.7089 | 248471.7089 |
| October | 248471.7089 | 248471.7089 | 248471.7089 |
| November | 248567.7500 | 248447.5884 | 248493.3618 |
| December | 248487.6422 | 248487.6422 | 248487.6422 |