YEARLY HIGH
16.1428 VUV
YEARLY LOW
14.9001 VUV
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.6170 VUV

2018 BOB to VUV Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BOB to VUV exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 16.1428. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 14.9001.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2427 VUV. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.2270 to the December average rate of 16.0371, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 16.1428 was up 0.12% compared to the 2017 peak of 16.1228, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 80,714 VUV
2017 Average 77,066 VUV
Yearly Trough Low 74,500 VUV
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,213.68 VUV purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

16.1578
15.0985
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to VUV 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 15.3555, compared to 15.8785 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5230 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.3555
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.8785

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.5722 VUV (High: 15.4723 / Low: 14.9001). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0883 VUV (High: 15.7612 / Low: 15.6729).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5722
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0883

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0403 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0403

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 16.0422) against the same month in 2017 (average: 15.3362), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7059 (+4.60%).

2018 Avg (November) 16.0422
2017 Avg (November) 15.3362

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.4723 14.9001 15.2270
February 15.4217 14.9096 15.1867
March 15.4051 15.1419 15.2563
April 15.4404 15.1780 15.3233
May 15.7528 15.4750 15.5823
June 15.8121 15.4086 15.5572
July 15.8959 15.5898 15.7230
August 15.7612 15.6729 15.7091
September 15.7156 15.5903 15.6900
October 16.1349 15.6991 16.0696
November 16.1428 15.9405 16.0422
December 16.0975 15.9043 16.0371