2018 STD to VEF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 STD to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the STD to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 16, valuing the pair at 11.8081. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0005.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.8076 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0005 to the December average rate of 11.8043, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2358795.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 11.8081 was up 2247344.45% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0005, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 STD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
STD 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 2.0775, compared to 10.0273 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.9498 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 6.7379 VEF (High: 11.8035 / Low: 5.0656). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 VEF (High: 11.8043 / Low: 11.8043).
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 0.0268 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 11.8046) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0005), the exchange rate shifted by +11.8041 (+2373704.14%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.0005 | 0.0005 | 0.0005 |
| February | 1.4487 | 0.0005 | 0.8223 |
| March | 2.0336 | 1.4501 | 1.8293 |
| April | 3.3400 | 2.0169 | 2.5085 |
| May | 3.8064 | 3.3617 | 3.5004 |
| June | 3.8388 | 3.7742 | 3.8040 |
| July | 5.0810 | 3.7926 | 4.3375 |
| August | 11.8035 | 5.0656 | 8.6375 |
| September | 11.8035 | 11.8035 | 11.8035 |
| October | 11.8035 | 11.7490 | 11.7767 |
| November | 11.8081 | 11.8024 | 11.8046 |
| December | 11.8043 | 11.8043 | 11.8043 |