YEARLY HIGH
3701.3188 IRR
YEARLY LOW
0.1694 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
406.6303 IRR

2018 VEF to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the VEF to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 3701.3188. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.1694.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3701.1494 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3567.9260 to the December average rate of 0.1701, 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 3701.3188 was up 3.71% compared to the 2017 peak of 3568.9912, 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 18,506,594 IRR
2017 Average 16,361,334 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 847 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,505,746.95 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3924.7016
-356.6055
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to IRR 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 813.0224, compared to 0.2382 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 812.7843 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 813.0224
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2382

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 3700.0326 IRR (High: 3701.3188 / Low: 1.2862). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 IRR (High: 0.1711 / Low: 0.1710).

February Spread (Volatile) ±3700.0326
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 2260.6375 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2260.6375

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1307.2885) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3244.0295), the exchange rate shifted by -1936.7410 (-59.70%).

2018 Avg (February) 1307.2885
2017 Avg (February) 3244.0295

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3693.8231 3446.4466 3567.9260
February 3701.3188 1.2862 1307.2885
March 1.2896 0.9336 1.0413
April 0.9354 0.5601 0.7879
May 0.6019 0.5267 0.5606
June 0.5333 0.5278 0.5301
July 0.5440 0.4084 0.4844
August 0.4118 0.1737 0.2585
September 0.1738 0.1737 0.1737
October 0.1737 0.1710 0.1711
November 0.1711 0.1710 0.1710
December 0.1711 0.1694 0.1701