2018 SZL to VEF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SZL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |