YEARLY HIGH
1610.8394 VEF
YEARLY LOW
0.0773 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
833.6155 VEF

2018 LRD to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LRD to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 23, valuing the pair at 1610.8394. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 0.0773.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1610.7622 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0797 to the December average rate of 1576.7235, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1979279.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1610.8394 was up 1428094.74% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1128, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,054,197 VEF
2017 Average 490 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 386 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,053,810.92 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1765.2569
-160.3910
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 315.0053, compared to 1352.2256 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1037.2202 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 315.0053
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1352.2256

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 908.2121 VEF (High: 1610.8394 / Low: 702.6273). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0056 VEF (High: 0.0829 / Low: 0.0773).

August Spread (Volatile) ±908.2121
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0056

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 18.6188 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -18.6188

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 1183.2467) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0908), the exchange rate shifted by +1183.1559 (+1303379.20%).

2018 Avg (August) 1183.2467
2017 Avg (August) 0.0908

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0829 0.0773 0.0797
February 222.1443 0.0805 127.8102
March 306.5199 221.6475 277.4701
April 511.0432 304.9681 381.8308
May 581.4188 520.8039 541.4113
June 577.7011 533.0124 561.4300
July 702.8587 494.2781 587.2155
August 1610.8394 702.6273 1183.2467
September 1610.8380 1553.9228 1604.7863
October 1596.8670 1581.1110 1586.1675
November 1586.7179 1571.4628 1575.2141
December 1582.2156 1571.7114 1576.7235