YEARLY HIGH
31497.5507 VEF
YEARLY LOW
1.2834 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
15973.4558 VEF

2018 SBD to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SBD to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 20, valuing the pair at 31497.5507. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 1.2834.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 31496.2673 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3006 to the December average rate of 30744.8151, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2363791.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 31497.5507 was up 2238911.41% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.4068, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 157,487,754 VEF
2017 Average 6,465 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 6,417 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 157,481,336.66 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

34644.9541
-3148.1224
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 5430.1039, compared to 26516.8076 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 21086.7037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5430.1039
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26516.8076

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 17998.0220 VEF (High: 31495.5310 / Low: 13497.5090). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 VEF (High: 31495.5310 / Low: 31495.5310).

August Spread (Volatile) ±17998.0220
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 324.5976 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -324.5976

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 31069.4127) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.3213), the exchange rate shifted by +31068.0914 (+2351343.99%).

2018 Avg (November) 31069.4127
2017 Avg (November) 1.3213

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3515 1.2834 1.3006
February 3719.3901 1.2889 2105.4112
March 5186.9088 3714.2538 4682.9969
April 8599.1124 5154.6189 6430.0794
May 10149.1541 8839.1230 9261.5217
June 10143.8845 10018.8842 10099.3138
July 13502.8149 10014.0497 11512.4174
August 31495.5310 13497.5090 23046.9123
September 31495.5310 31495.5310 31495.5310
October 31495.5310 30953.0462 31231.7573
November 31497.5507 30989.2765 31069.4127
December 31274.7731 30166.1738 30744.8151