YEARLY HIGH
4763.2706 VEF
YEARLY LOW
0.1931 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2384.5883 VEF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,190,817,658 VEF
2017 Average 50,119 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 48,265 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,190,769,392.74 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

5180.4185
-470.7289
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 811.2042
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3957.9724

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

August Spread (Volatile) ±2653.6926
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0121

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 2.6332 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.6332

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (November) 4709.4896
2017 Avg (November) 0.2032

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