YEARLY HIGH
26585.2878 VEF
YEARLY LOW
1.0674 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
13407.9940 VEF

2018 MAD to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MAD to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 22, valuing the pair at 26585.2878. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 1.0674.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26584.2203 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0922 to the December average rate of 26050.8089, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2385171.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 26585.2878 was up 2297566.98% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.1571, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 132,926,439 VEF
2017 Average 5,209 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 5,337 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 132,921,101.65 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

29056.8057
-2640.3363
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 4547.0122, compared to 22268.9759 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 17721.9637 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4547.0122
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22268.9759

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 15229.1670 VEF (High: 26486.2852 / Low: 11257.1183). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0789 VEF (High: 1.1463 / Low: 1.0674).

August Spread (Volatile) ±15229.1670
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0789

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 215.0289 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -215.0289

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 26415.3772) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.0750), the exchange rate shifted by +26414.3022 (+2457152.12%).

2018 Avg (September) 26415.3772
2017 Avg (September) 1.0750

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1463 1.0674 1.0922
February 3133.4161 1.0877 1777.4554
March 4410.0098 3139.4656 3961.4951
April 7224.8348 4358.3966 5428.9805
May 8425.1554 7362.7577 7698.1487
June 8475.0302 8362.9263 8414.9012
July 11302.4274 8412.2973 9627.7004
August 26486.2852 11257.1183 19194.2482
September 26585.2878 26279.6760 26415.3772
October 26358.8510 25965.7765 26200.3482
November 26273.0540 25909.3654 26125.3726
December 26212.7582 25853.8319 26050.8089