2018 PHP to VEF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 PHP to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the PHP to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 4763.2706. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 0.1931.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4763.0776 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2000 to the December average rate of 4706.8563, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2353166.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4763.2706 was up 2211595.18% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2154, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
PHP 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 811.2042, compared to 3957.9724 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3146.7682 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 2653.6926 VEF (High: 4663.1928 / Low: 2009.5002). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0121 VEF (High: 0.2065 / Low: 0.1944).
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 2.6332 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 4709.4896) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2032), the exchange rate shifted by +4709.2864 (+2317746.77%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.2065 | 0.1944 | 0.2000 |
| February | 555.8488 | 0.1931 | 313.9232 |
| March | 771.3091 | 556.0831 | 697.9699 |
| April | 1295.6062 | 769.6189 | 961.9965 |
| May | 1523.1027 | 1328.7826 | 1387.9043 |
| June | 1525.9384 | 1489.6989 | 1505.2313 |
| July | 2009.1808 | 1489.9352 | 1706.5901 |
| August | 4663.1928 | 2009.5002 | 3412.0456 |
| September | 4647.1540 | 4579.9547 | 4604.8821 |
| October | 4651.2661 | 4575.4823 | 4607.9709 |
| November | 4763.2706 | 4664.3109 | 4709.4896 |
| December | 4750.7110 | 4669.4554 | 4706.8563 |