YEARLY HIGH
0.6966 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.0000 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0774 BOB

2018 VEF to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the VEF to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 0.6966. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 0.0000.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6966 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6842 to the December average rate of 0.0000, 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 0.6966 was down 0.94% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7033, 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 3,483 BOB
2017 Average 3,435 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 0 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,483.08 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.7526
-0.0684
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to BOB 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 0.1549, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1548 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1549
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.6919 BOB (High: 0.6921 / Low: 0.0002). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BOB (High: 0.0000 / Low: 0.0000).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.6919
December 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 0.4398 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4398

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.6842) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6928), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0086 (-1.24%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.6842
2017 Avg (January) 0.6928

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6966 0.6593 0.6842
February 0.6921 0.0002 0.2444
March 0.0002 0.0002 0.0002
April 0.0002 0.0001 0.0001
May 0.0001 0.0001 0.0001
June 0.0001 0.0001 0.0001
July 0.0001 0.0001 0.0001
August 0.0001 0.0000 0.0000
September 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
October 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
November 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
December 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000