YEARLY HIGH
68214.6078 VEF
YEARLY LOW
3.0143 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
33186.3734 VEF

2018 BRL to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BRL to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 68214.6078. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 3.0143.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 68211.5935 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1502 to the December average rate of 63871.0303, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2027392.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 68214.6078 was up 2029449.39% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.3611, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,705,365,195 VEF
2017 Average 79,116 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 75,358 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,705,289,836.54 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

72748.1216
-6610.0290
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BRL 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 11985.0424, compared to 54387.7045 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 42402.6622 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11985.0424
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 54387.7045

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 34206.7008 VEF (High: 62609.8305 / Low: 28403.1297). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3118 VEF (High: 3.3261 / Low: 3.0143).

August Spread (Volatile) ±34206.7008
January Spread (Stable) ±0.3118

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 1927.1548 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1927.1548

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 66134.9424) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.1692), the exchange rate shifted by +66131.7732 (+2086701.16%).

2018 Avg (October) 66134.9424
2017 Avg (October) 3.1692

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.3261 3.0143 3.1502
February 8920.9528 3.0604 5031.2335
March 12175.9491 8891.5298 11087.5570
April 19340.5640 11746.5479 14655.2088
May 22022.1451 18681.9225 19971.4692
June 21557.1609 20475.5976 21161.6354
July 28873.8607 20320.9644 23901.2637
August 62609.8305 28403.1297 45979.5114
September 61911.8845 59067.1109 60641.2941
October 68214.6078 61842.7271 66134.9424
November 67254.8035 63048.7428 65798.1851
December 64678.3212 63355.7641 63871.0303