2018 SDG to VEF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 SDG to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the SDG to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 13, valuing the pair at 13813.4514. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 6, dropping to 0.5526.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13812.8988 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4410 to the December average rate of 5220.7102, the exchange rate registered a net change of 362209.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 13813.4514 was up 839159.72% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.6459, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SDG based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
SDG 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 2355.1824, compared to 8057.5853 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5702.4030 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 8604.0315 VEF (High: 13809.5176 / Low: 5205.4861). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0741 VEF (High: 1.4942 / Low: 1.4200).
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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 4805.4300 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 13785.1376) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.5066), the exchange rate shifted by +13783.6310 (+914904.11%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.4942 | 1.4200 | 1.4410 |
| February | 1607.9956 | 0.5526 | 905.6746 |
| March | 2235.6395 | 1602.0403 | 2011.4726 |
| April | 3715.0000 | 2215.9148 | 2764.4416 |
| May | 4437.1008 | 3792.3359 | 4016.2771 |
| June | 4443.6278 | 4407.2813 | 4431.7873 |
| July | 5934.5410 | 4427.0416 | 5056.0716 |
| August | 13809.5422 | 5914.8604 | 10088.6550 |
| September | 13813.4514 | 13742.3319 | 13785.1376 |
| October | 13809.5176 | 5205.4861 | 8979.7076 |
| November | 5262.5950 | 5202.8833 | 5215.2299 |
| December | 5231.3188 | 5194.3069 | 5220.7102 |