2018 IMP to VUV Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

111.5010 VUV

YEARLY LOW

102.9500 VUV

YEARLY AVERAGE

107.9091 VUV

2018 IMP to VUV Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IMP to VUV exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 30, valuing the pair at 111.5010. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 102.9500.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.5510 VUV. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 105.2450 to the December average rate of 110.8387, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 111.5010 was up 0.12% compared to the 2017 peak of 111.3692, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 557,505 VUV

2017 Average 534,623 VUV

Yearly Trough Low 514,750 VUV

Transaction Impact: A difference of 42,754.88 VUV purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

111.6353

104.3472

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IMP 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 106.1214, compared to 109.6967 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.5753 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 106.1214

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 109.6967

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 3.5631 VUV (High: 106.5805 / Low: 103.0174). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 VUV (High: 108.4996 / Low: 108.4996).

February Spread (Volatile) ±3.5631

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2905 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2905

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 111.0280) against the same month in 2017 (average: 105.5650), the exchange rate shifted by +5.4630 (+5.18%).

2018 Avg (October) 111.0280

2017 Avg (October) 105.5650

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	106.3145	102.9500	105.2450
February	106.5805	103.0174	104.9545
March	106.4388	104.6888	105.4365
April	106.6955	104.8788	105.8698
May	108.7667	106.9740	107.6902
June	109.2478	106.5220	107.5323
July	109.2696	107.7903	108.5433
August	108.4996	108.4996	108.4996
September	108.4996	108.4996	108.4996
October	111.5010	108.4996	111.0280
November	111.4350	110.1859	110.7711
December	111.2236	109.9363	110.8387