YEARLY HIGH
17.4023 VEF
YEARLY LOW
0.0007 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.7560 VEF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 10,000,000 IDR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 174,022,836 VEF
2017 Average 7,549 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 7,362 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 174,015,474.05 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

18.9707
-1.7238
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0582
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.4537

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

August Spread (Volatile) ±9.8853
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.8864 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8864

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (December) 17.1168
2017 Avg (December) 0.0008

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