2018 QAR to VEF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 QAR to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the QAR to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 68804.8247. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 2.7417.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 68802.0830 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7758 to the December average rate of 68142.5234, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2454755.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 68804.8247 was up 2308410.38% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.9805, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 QAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
QAR 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 11682.5119, compared to 57976.9919 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 46294.4800 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 39255.7651 VEF (High: 68501.4016 / Low: 29245.6365). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1363 VEF (High: 2.8780 / Low: 2.7417).
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 127.0388 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 68269.5622) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.7184), the exchange rate shifted by +68266.8439 (+2511329.29%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2.8780 | 2.7417 | 2.7758 |
| February | 7953.4947 | 2.7420 | 4488.3392 |
| March | 11053.4624 | 7942.0735 | 9990.5025 |
| April | 18365.8386 | 11050.0600 | 13743.8921 |
| May | 21948.6465 | 18923.3779 | 19924.1821 |
| June | 21958.2653 | 21941.6221 | 21945.3799 |
| July | 29247.1467 | 21943.9180 | 25006.2443 |
| August | 68501.4016 | 29245.6365 | 49954.7008 |
| September | 68243.4415 | 68145.5923 | 68234.1537 |
| October | 68556.2125 | 68240.6676 | 68254.7669 |
| November | 68804.8247 | 68234.2117 | 68269.5622 |
| December | 68251.9979 | 67100.2636 | 68142.5234 |