YEARLY HIGH
66308.6328 VEF
YEARLY LOW
2.6622 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
33813.8037 VEF

2018 SAR to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SAR to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 7, valuing the pair at 66308.6328. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 2.6622.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 66305.9706 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6943 to the December average rate of 66235.2850, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2458263.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 66308.6328 was up 2263834.40% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.9289, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 331,543,164 VEF
2017 Average 13,465 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 13,311 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 331,529,853.23 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

72873.8164
-6621.9532
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 11340.8284, compared to 56286.7789 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 44945.9505 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11340.8284
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 56286.7789

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 37865.3281 VEF (High: 66257.3555 / Low: 28392.0274). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1324 VEF (High: 2.7946 / Low: 2.6622).

August Spread (Volatile) ±37865.3281
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1324

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 9.7877 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.7877

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 66244.9353) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.6952), the exchange rate shifted by +66242.2400 (+2457771.18%).

2018 Avg (October) 66244.9353
2017 Avg (October) 2.6952

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.7946 2.6622 2.6943
February 7722.2007 2.6625 4357.5893
March 10732.6439 7712.4078 9700.6701
April 17831.0490 10728.4949 13344.3683
May 21309.2461 18183.7376 19336.9452
June 21318.5788 21196.7263 21302.7033
July 28395.1770 21302.6902 24277.2059
August 66257.3555 28392.0274 48478.9308
September 66262.8331 66229.0985 66249.1689
October 66308.6328 66210.5680 66244.9353
November 66254.7937 66213.8448 66235.1476
December 66255.4206 66205.9927 66235.2850