2018 IDR to VEF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 IDR to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the IDR to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 3, valuing the pair at 17.4023. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0007.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.4015 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0008 to the December average rate of 17.1168, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2271643.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 17.4023 was up 2144142.38% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0008, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 10,000,000 IDR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
IDR to VEF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.0582, compared to 14.4537 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 11.3954 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 9.8853 VEF (High: 17.3339 / Low: 7.4486). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 VEF (High: 0.0008 / Low: 0.0007).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.8864 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 17.1168) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0008), the exchange rate shifted by +17.1160 (+2251267.61%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.0008 | 0.0007 | 0.0008 |
| February | 2.1189 | 0.0007 | 1.1999 |
| March | 2.9261 | 2.1067 | 2.6436 |
| April | 4.8270 | 2.9205 | 3.6234 |
| May | 5.7451 | 4.9324 | 5.1677 |
| June | 5.7676 | 5.6187 | 5.7141 |
| July | 7.4564 | 5.5914 | 6.3761 |
| August | 17.3339 | 7.4486 | 12.6811 |
| September | 17.2838 | 17.2210 | 17.2461 |
| October | 17.0386 | 16.2159 | 16.3597 |
| November | 17.3392 | 16.4239 | 16.9422 |
| December | 17.4023 | 16.9950 | 17.1168 |