YEARLY HIGH
75658.8117 VEF
YEARLY LOW
3.0746 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
38209.0007 VEF

2018 PEN to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PEN to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 22, valuing the pair at 75658.8117. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 6, dropping to 3.0746.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 75655.7372 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1420 to the December average rate of 73855.6379, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2350524.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 75658.8117 was up 2268482.84% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.3351, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 378,294,059 VEF
2017 Average 15,490 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 15,373 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 378,278,685.95 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

82587.9967
-7504.5721
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 13051.6749, compared to 63366.3265 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 50314.6516 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13051.6749
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 63366.3265

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 43123.9250 VEF (High: 75658.8117 / Low: 32534.8868). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1768 VEF (High: 3.2608 / Low: 3.0840).

August Spread (Volatile) ±43123.9250
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1768

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 910.4108 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -910.4108

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 55236.7482) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.1310), the exchange rate shifted by +55233.6172 (+1764080.28%).

2018 Avg (August) 55236.7482
2017 Avg (August) 3.1310

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.2608 3.0840 3.1420
February 8907.7643 3.0746 5022.1582
March 12512.9001 8874.9826 11197.1518
April 20655.2656 12425.5696 15489.8866
May 24447.7550 21038.3671 22165.7463
June 24531.4388 24341.3665 24431.9647
July 32594.2115 24280.1719 27797.0462
August 75658.8117 32534.8868 55236.7482
September 75526.7133 74448.6306 75080.2827
October 75126.3109 73806.4082 74569.3275
November 74074.4190 73398.4080 73658.9167
December 74386.1839 73177.1482 73855.6379