YEARLY HIGH
13813.4514 VEF
YEARLY LOW
0.5526 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
5206.3838 VEF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 69,067,257 VEF
2017 Average 7,613 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 2,763 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 69,064,493.90 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

15163.5072
-1376.9287
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2355.1824
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8057.5853

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

October Spread (Volatile) ±8604.0315
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0741

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 4805.4300 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4805.4300

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (September) 13785.1376
2017 Avg (September) 1.5066

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