YEARLY HIGH
7.0460 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.0003 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7813 AFN

2018 VEF to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the VEF to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 7.0460. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 0.0003.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.0457 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.9085 to the December average rate of 0.0003, 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 7.0460 was up 1.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 6.9631, 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 35,230 AFN
2017 Average 33,640 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 1 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35,228.48 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

7.5994
-0.6905
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to AFN 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 1.5623, compared to 0.0004 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5619 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5623
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0004

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 6.9696 AFN (High: 6.9720 / Low: 0.0024). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 AFN (High: 0.0003 / Low: 0.0003).

February Spread (Volatile) ±6.9696
October 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 4.4486 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.4486

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 6.9085) against the same month in 2017 (average: 6.6823), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2263 (+3.39%).

2018 Avg (January) 6.9085
2017 Avg (January) 6.6823

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.0460 6.6319 6.9085
February 6.9720 0.0024 2.4599
March 0.0024 0.0017 0.0019
April 0.0017 0.0011 0.0015
May 0.0010 0.0009 0.0010
June 0.0009 0.0009 0.0009
July 0.0009 0.0007 0.0008
August 0.0007 0.0003 0.0004
September 0.0003 0.0003 0.0003
October 0.0003 0.0003 0.0003
November 0.0003 0.0003 0.0003
December 0.0003 0.0003 0.0003