YEARLY HIGH
18535.4592 VEF
YEARLY LOW
0.8039 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
9105.4406 VEF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 92,677,296 VEF
2017 Average 3,797 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 4,020 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 92,673,276.28 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

19403.3375
-1763.0350
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3402.1878
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14808.6934

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

August Spread (Volatile) ±10493.2302
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0801

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -212.5676

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (August) 13023.2062
2017 Avg (August) 0.7667

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