YEARLY HIGH
3696.3242 VEF
YEARLY LOW
0.1523 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1814.6328 VEF

2018 HTG to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HTG to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 24, valuing the pair at 3696.3242. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 0.1523.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3696.1719 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1567 to the December average rate of 3267.3743, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2085486.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3696.3242 was up 2125230.32% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1739, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 18,481,621 VEF
2017 Average 778 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 762 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,480,859.34 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3939.3919
-357.9556
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 654.6296, compared to 2974.6359 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2320.0064 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 654.6296
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2974.6359

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 2096.4028 VEF (High: 3696.3242 / Low: 1599.9214). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0112 VEF (High: 0.1635 / Low: 0.1523).

August Spread (Volatile) ±2096.4028
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0112

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 154.7198 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -154.7198

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 2692.4216) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1597), the exchange rate shifted by +2692.2619 (+1685312.87%).

2018 Avg (August) 2692.4216
2017 Avg (August) 0.1597

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1635 0.1523 0.1567
February 450.8826 0.1556 254.6569
March 623.0114 449.8598 564.2982
April 1035.6560 619.9395 772.2725
May 1241.5637 1064.9571 1122.2972
June 1242.0182 1199.4493 1214.0960
July 1594.5870 1183.7566 1369.2667
August 3696.3242 1599.9214 2692.4216
September 3600.7959 3558.0589 3581.2796
October 3564.3695 3449.3881 3515.3795
November 3493.2310 3370.1282 3422.0941
December 3370.1282 3207.9340 3267.3743