YEARLY HIGH
1358.3793 IDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0575 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
150.6014 IDR

2018 VEF to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the VEF to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1358.3793. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 3, dropping to 0.0575.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1358.3218 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1327.5843 to the December average rate of 0.0584, 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 1358.3793 was down 0.08% compared to the 2017 peak of 1359.4776, 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 6,791,897 IDR
2017 Average 6,624,857 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 287 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,791,609.18 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1460.3370
-132.6947
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to IDR 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 301.1224, compared to 0.0803 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 301.0421 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 301.1224
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0803

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 1353.0486 IDR (High: 1353.5206 / Low: 0.4719). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 IDR (High: 0.0581 / Low: 0.0579).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1353.0486
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 849.4755 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -849.4755

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1327.5843) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1338.3993), the exchange rate shifted by -10.8150 (-0.81%).

2018 Avg (January) 1327.5843
2017 Avg (January) 1338.3993

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1358.3793 1274.7473 1327.5843
February 1353.5206 0.4719 478.1089
March 0.4747 0.3417 0.3822
April 0.3424 0.2072 0.2897
May 0.2027 0.1741 0.1942
June 0.1780 0.1734 0.1750
July 0.1788 0.1341 0.1599
August 0.1343 0.0577 0.0854
September 0.0581 0.0579 0.0580
October 0.0617 0.0587 0.0611
November 0.0609 0.0577 0.0590
December 0.0588 0.0575 0.0584