YEARLY HIGH
18190.8962 VEF
YEARLY LOW
0.8037 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
9098.7469 VEF

2018 SZL to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SZL to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 18190.8962. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 0.8037.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18190.0925 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8286 to the December average rate of 17458.9935, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2106997.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 18190.8962 was up 2162259.38% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.8413, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 90,954,481 VEF
2017 Average 3,797 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 4,018 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 90,950,462.68 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

19399.1315
-1762.6535
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 3401.8636, compared to 14795.6302 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 11393.7666 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3401.8636
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14795.6302

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 9474.1355 VEF (High: 17515.3046 / Low: 8041.1692). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0796 VEF (High: 0.8833 / Low: 0.8037).

August Spread (Volatile) ±9474.1355
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0796

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 176.6559 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -176.6559

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 17458.9935) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7848), the exchange rate shifted by +17458.2087 (+2224598.86%).

2018 Avg (December) 17458.9935
2017 Avg (December) 0.7848

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8833 0.8037 0.8286
February 2482.5157 0.8269 1393.6702
March 3452.6437 2428.6314 3071.8991
April 5425.5578 3327.1196 4128.7878
May 6421.8497 5441.9373 5784.7584
June 6351.1605 5786.7453 6031.2374
July 8125.3974 5771.5872 6796.9529
August 17515.3046 8041.1692 12908.9017
September 17588.4457 16028.7731 16860.7411
October 17572.0404 16680.5167 17112.5425
November 18135.7693 17085.3836 17635.6494
December 18190.8962 17064.2486 17458.9935