YEARLY HIGH
6.4330 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.0003 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7144 BTN

2018 VEF to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the VEF to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 6.4330. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 0.0003.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.4327 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.2985 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 6.4330 was down 5.84% compared to the 2017 peak of 6.8323, 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 32,165 BTN
2017 Average 32,226 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 1 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,163.72 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6.9283
-0.6295
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to BTN 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 1.4285, 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 1.4281 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4285
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0004

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 6.4308 BTN (High: 6.4330 / Low: 0.0022). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BTN (High: 0.0003 / Low: 0.0003).

February Spread (Volatile) ±6.4308
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 4.0311 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.0311

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 2.2674) against the same month in 2017 (average: 6.7143), the exchange rate shifted by -4.4469 (-66.23%).

2018 Avg (February) 2.2674
2017 Avg (February) 6.7143

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.4145 6.0611 6.2985
February 6.4330 0.0022 2.2674
March 0.0023 0.0016 0.0018
April 0.0016 0.0010 0.0014
May 0.0010 0.0008 0.0009
June 0.0009 0.0008 0.0008
July 0.0009 0.0006 0.0008
August 0.0006 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