2018 SAR to VEF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |