YEARLY HIGH
301.7528 COP
YEARLY LOW
0.0118 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
32.1107 COP

2018 VEF to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the VEF to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 301.7528. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 27, dropping to 0.0118.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 301.7410 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 284.0104 to the December average rate of 0.0130, 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 301.7528 was down 2.10% compared to the 2017 peak of 308.2268, 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 1,508,764 COP
2017 Average 1,461,016 COP
Yearly Trough Low 59 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,508,704.94 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

312.4102
-28.3876
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to COP 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 64.2047, compared to 0.0167 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 64.1880 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 64.2047
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0167

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 290.2508 COP (High: 290.3509 / Low: 0.1001). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 COP (High: 0.0131 / Low: 0.0126).

February Spread (Volatile) ±290.2508
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 183.0055 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -183.0055

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 284.0104) against the same month in 2017 (average: 294.2234), the exchange rate shifted by -10.2130 (-3.47%).

2018 Avg (January) 284.0104
2017 Avg (January) 294.2234

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 301.7528 268.5025 284.0104
February 290.3509 0.1001 101.0049
March 0.1002 0.0692 0.0790
April 0.0700 0.0419 0.0583
May 0.0416 0.0358 0.0396
June 0.0369 0.0353 0.0362
July 0.0367 0.0268 0.0323
August 0.0272 0.0118 0.0176
September 0.0125 0.0120 0.0122
October 0.0129 0.0120 0.0124
November 0.0131 0.0126 0.0128
December 0.0133 0.0127 0.0130