2018 LAK to VEF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 LAK to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the LAK to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 29.3325. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 0.0012.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29.3313 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0012 to the December average rate of 29.0736, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2391400.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 29.3325 was up 2215627.80% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0013, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LAK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
LAK 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 5.0971, compared to 24.7792 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 19.6821 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 16.6701 VEF (High: 29.2848 / Low: 12.6147). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 VEF (High: 0.0013 / Low: 0.0012).
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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0449 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 29.0911) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0012), the exchange rate shifted by +29.0899 (+2338903.44%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.0013 | 0.0012 | 0.0012 |
| February | 3.4905 | 0.0012 | 1.9697 |
| March | 4.8596 | 3.4828 | 4.3822 |
| April | 8.0426 | 4.8396 | 6.0220 |
| May | 9.5459 | 8.2582 | 8.6912 |
| June | 9.5844 | 9.4660 | 9.5163 |
| July | 12.7222 | 9.4663 | 10.8055 |
| August | 29.2848 | 12.6147 | 21.4035 |
| September | 29.2148 | 29.1239 | 29.1653 |
| October | 29.3061 | 29.0535 | 29.1360 |
| November | 29.3325 | 29.0600 | 29.0911 |
| December | 29.2338 | 28.9491 | 29.0736 |