2018 LSL to VEF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 LSL to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the LSL to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 20, valuing the pair at 18535.4592. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 0.8039.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18534.6553 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8293 to the December average rate of 17426.9056, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2101207.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 18535.4592 was up 2201979.80% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.8417, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LSL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
LSL 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 3402.1878, compared to 14808.6934 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 11406.5057 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 10493.2302 VEF (High: 18535.4592 / Low: 8042.2289). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0801 VEF (High: 0.8840 / Low: 0.8039).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 212.5676 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 13023.2062) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7667), the exchange rate shifted by +13022.4395 (+1698580.82%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.8840 | 0.8039 | 0.8293 |
| February | 2477.5489 | 0.8277 | 1394.9670 |
| March | 3453.5732 | 2428.6314 | 3069.5272 |
| April | 5425.5578 | 3327.1196 | 4127.5695 |
| May | 6421.9400 | 5439.6837 | 5785.2727 |
| June | 6353.5155 | 5781.8706 | 6034.9608 |
| July | 8128.4987 | 5769.1563 | 6798.0640 |
| August | 18535.4592 | 8042.2289 | 13023.2062 |
| September | 17611.7386 | 15936.8803 | 16861.9793 |
| October | 17560.1260 | 16680.4876 | 17102.5323 |
| November | 18149.4249 | 17173.7871 | 17639.4732 |
| December | 18192.2253 | 17063.2010 | 17426.9056 |