YEARLY HIGH
60728.7569 VEF
YEARLY LOW
2.4585 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
30851.9339 VEF

2018 MYR to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MYR to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 24, valuing the pair at 60728.7569. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 2.4585.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 60726.2984 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5552 to the December average rate of 59558.7543, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2330739.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 60728.7569 was up 2280316.99% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.6631, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,214,575,138 VEF
2017 Average 47,030 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 49,170 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,214,525,967.90 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

66035.3831
-6000.4291
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR 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 10768.5989, compared to 50935.2689 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 40166.6700 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10768.5989
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 50935.2689

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 34543.2575 VEF (High: 60728.7569 / Low: 26185.4994). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2464 VEF (High: 2.7049 / Low: 2.4585).

August Spread (Volatile) ±34543.2575
January Spread (Stable) ±0.2464

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 330.9455 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -330.9455

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 44392.2196) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.3690), the exchange rate shifted by +44389.8506 (+1873783.26%).

2018 Avg (August) 44392.2196
2017 Avg (August) 2.3690

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.7049 2.4585 2.5552
February 7392.4716 2.5530 4176.6485
March 10433.4115 7359.5284 9320.8133
April 17093.5583 10343.4736 12859.5449
May 20081.6686 17281.8833 18266.7931
June 20113.2788 19762.4597 19985.2385
July 26357.9131 19682.2269 22483.8858
August 60728.7569 26185.4994 44392.2196
September 60352.6133 59829.4507 60032.3988
October 60017.3210 59379.0677 59737.6503
November 59849.6264 59163.6398 59406.7048
December 60130.1010 59241.3022 59558.7543