YEARLY HIGH
438.8176 VEF
YEARLY LOW
0.0175 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
216.8831 VEF

2018 CRC to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CRC to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 24, valuing the pair at 438.8176. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 6, dropping to 0.0175.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 438.8002 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0178 to the December average rate of 415.1558, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2330313.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 438.8176 was up 2273019.41% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0193, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,194,088 VEF
2017 Average 89 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 87 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,194,000.91 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

471.9274
-42.8831
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 75.0287, compared to 358.7374 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 283.7087 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 75.0287
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 358.7374

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 251.1134 VEF (High: 438.8176 / Low: 187.7043). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 VEF (High: 0.0184 / Low: 0.0175).

August Spread (Volatile) ±251.1134
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 12.9084 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.9084

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 320.2048) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0176), the exchange rate shifted by +320.1872 (+1817642.20%).

2018 Avg (August) 320.2048
2017 Avg (August) 0.0176

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0184 0.0175 0.0178
February 50.8363 0.0175 28.6332
March 71.0604 50.7714 64.0013
April 118.2713 70.9395 88.4179
May 141.2809 121.5360 128.1825
June 141.3634 140.4958 140.9197
July 187.9174 140.4788 160.5133
August 438.8176 187.7043 320.2048
September 434.2739 424.7927 429.0265
October 429.1003 409.4560 420.2163
November 415.1918 397.7594 407.3079
December 416.7577 410.8929 415.1558