2018 HTG to VUV Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6903 VUV

YEARLY LOW

1.4306 VUV

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6001 VUV

2018 HTG to VUV Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HTG to VUV exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 19, valuing the pair at 1.6903. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 1.4306.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2597 VUV. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6317 to the December average rate of 1.4574, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.6903 was down 3.34% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.7487, 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 8,451 VUV

2017 Average 8,234 VUV

Yearly Trough Low 7,153 VUV

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,298.33 VUV purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.6870

1.4365

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 1.6396, compared to 1.5605 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0791 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6396

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5605

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0729 VUV (High: 1.6357 / Low: 1.5628). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0187 VUV (High: 1.5724 / Low: 1.5537).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0729

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0187

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0681 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0681

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 1.6661) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.5905), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0756 (+4.76%).

2018 Avg (May) 1.6661

2017 Avg (May) 1.5905

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6674	1.6062	1.6317
February	1.6642	1.6033	1.6362
March	1.6493	1.6273	1.6358
April	1.6548	1.6165	1.6342
May	1.6903	1.6503	1.6661
June	1.6608	1.6135	1.6338
July	1.6645	1.6080	1.6347
August	1.6357	1.5628	1.6109
September	1.5724	1.5537	1.5638
October	1.5967	1.5469	1.5708
November	1.5582	1.5016	1.5255
December	1.5000	1.4306	1.4574