YEARLY HIGH
68312.5991 VEF
YEARLY LOW
2.8598 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
34221.3538 VEF

2018 PLN to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PLN to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 26, valuing the pair at 68312.5991. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 2.8598.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 68309.7393 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9633 to the December average rate of 65895.9133, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2223616.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 68312.5991 was up 2251184.61% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.0344, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,366,251,982 VEF
2017 Average 53,687 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 57,196 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,366,194,785.76 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

74040.6416
-6727.7347
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 11965.0358, compared to 56477.6717 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 44512.6359 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11965.0358
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 56477.6717

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 38899.0043 VEF (High: 68033.8069 / Low: 29134.8026). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2929 VEF (High: 3.1527 / Low: 2.8598).

August Spread (Volatile) ±38899.0043
January Spread (Stable) ±0.2929

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 1017.0766 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1017.0766

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 67309.9436) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.8093), the exchange rate shifted by +67307.1343 (+2395898.88%).

2018 Avg (September) 67309.9436
2017 Avg (September) 2.8093

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.1527 2.8598 2.9633
February 8484.4694 2.9689 4838.9771
March 11871.7731 8485.3155 10657.6362
April 19264.9140 11750.7634 14627.9238
May 21669.4274 19111.2196 19995.5892
June 22057.1996 21178.2979 21667.1254
July 29193.1114 21150.9953 24637.9760
August 68033.8069 29134.8026 49037.0444
September 68312.5991 66535.7514 67309.9436
October 67113.7942 64745.7973 66292.8670
November 66248.7699 64786.0796 65692.2861
December 66444.6322 65420.2353 65895.9133