YEARLY HIGH
0.6264 VUV
YEARLY LOW
0.5768 VUV
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6068 VUV

2018 DJF to VUV Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DJF to VUV exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 30, valuing the pair at 0.6264. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 0.5768.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0496 VUV. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5889 to the December average rate of 0.6226, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6264 was up 0.20% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6252, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,132 VUV
2017 Average 2,990 VUV
Yearly Trough Low 2,884 VUV
Transaction Impact: A difference of 247.81 VUV purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6271
0.5855
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 0.5974, compared to 0.6162 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0188 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5974
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6162

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0242 VUV (High: 0.6014 / Low: 0.5772). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 VUV (High: 0.6095 / Low: 0.6094).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0242
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.6237) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5903), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0334 (+5.65%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.6237
2017 Avg (October) 0.5903

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5941 0.5768 0.5889
February 0.6014 0.5772 0.5911
March 0.6014 0.5912 0.5955
April 0.6032 0.5927 0.5985
May 0.6138 0.6011 0.6062
June 0.6136 0.5983 0.6041
July 0.6139 0.6054 0.6099
August 0.6095 0.6094 0.6094
September 0.6095 0.6077 0.6093
October 0.6264 0.6094 0.6237
November 0.6260 0.6188 0.6223
December 0.6249 0.6176 0.6226