YEARLY HIGH
904.4087 GNF
YEARLY LOW
0.0362 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
100.9337 GNF

2018 VEF to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the VEF to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 904.4087. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 0.0362.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 904.3724 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 891.7265 to the December average rate of 0.0368, 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 904.4087 was down 5.04% compared to the 2017 peak of 952.3809, 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 4,522,043 GNF
2017 Average 4,518,565 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 181 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,521,862.23 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

980.8955
-89.1325
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to GNF 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 201.8171, compared to 0.0503 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 201.7668 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 201.8171
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0503

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 902.4013 GNF (High: 902.7121 / Low: 0.3108). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 GNF (High: 0.1131 / Low: 0.1129).

February Spread (Volatile) ±902.4013
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 573.2280 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -573.2280

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 891.7265) against the same month in 2017 (average: 937.7880), the exchange rate shifted by -46.0614 (-4.91%).

2018 Avg (January) 891.7265
2017 Avg (January) 937.7880

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 904.4087 858.7499 891.7265
February 902.7121 0.3108 318.4985
March 0.3111 0.2236 0.2502
April 0.2244 0.1348 0.1894
May 0.1309 0.1127 0.1248
June 0.1131 0.1129 0.1130
July 0.1138 0.0848 0.1014
August 0.0851 0.0363 0.0539
September 0.0367 0.0364 0.0365
October 0.0367 0.0363 0.0366
November 0.0369 0.0362 0.0367
December 0.0371 0.0366 0.0368