YEARLY HIGH
161.5743 CDF
YEARLY LOW
0.0065 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.9481 CDF

2018 VEF to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the VEF to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 161.5743. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 10, dropping to 0.0065.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 161.5678 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 158.5074 to the December average rate of 0.0065, the exchange rate registered a net change of -100.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 161.5743 was down 1.51% compared to the 2017 peak of 164.0546, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 807,871 CDF
2017 Average 721,626 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 32 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 807,839.10 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

174.3575
-15.8436
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to CDF 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 35.8872, compared to 0.0090 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 35.8782 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35.8872
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0090

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 160.8514 CDF (High: 160.9072 / Low: 0.0558). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 CDF (High: 0.0202 / Low: 0.0202).

February Spread (Volatile) ±160.8514
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 101.8131 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -101.8131

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 158.5074) against the same month in 2017 (average: 121.5539), the exchange rate shifted by +36.9535 (+30.40%).

2018 Avg (January) 158.5074
2017 Avg (January) 121.5539

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 161.5743 152.1896 158.5074
February 160.9072 0.0558 56.6943
March 0.0561 0.0399 0.0449
April 0.0402 0.0241 0.0339
May 0.0234 0.0202 0.0223
June 0.0202 0.0202 0.0202
July 0.0202 0.0147 0.0181
August 0.0153 0.0065 0.0097
September 0.0066 0.0065 0.0066
October 0.0066 0.0065 0.0066
November 0.0066 0.0065 0.0065
December 0.0066 0.0065 0.0065