YEARLY HIGH
12.5193 JMD
YEARLY LOW
0.0005 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3938 JMD

2018 VEF to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the VEF to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 12.5193. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 0.0005.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.5187 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.2944 to the December average rate of 0.0005, 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 12.5193 was down 4.44% compared to the 2017 peak of 13.1009, 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 62,596 JMD
2017 Average 63,544 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 3 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 62,593.74 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

13.5237
-1.2289
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to JMD 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 2.7868, compared to 0.0007 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.7861 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7868
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0007

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 12.5149 JMD (High: 12.5193 / Low: 0.0044). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 JMD (High: 0.0005 / Low: 0.0005).

February Spread (Volatile) ±12.5149
December 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 7.8775 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.8775

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 4.4169) against the same month in 2017 (average: 12.8906), the exchange rate shifted by -8.4737 (-65.74%).

2018 Avg (February) 4.4169
2017 Avg (February) 12.8906

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.4874 11.8554 12.2944
February 12.5193 0.0044 4.4169
March 0.0044 0.0031 0.0035
April 0.0031 0.0019 0.0026
May 0.0018 0.0016 0.0017
June 0.0017 0.0016 0.0016
July 0.0016 0.0012 0.0015
August 0.0013 0.0005 0.0008
September 0.0006 0.0005 0.0005
October 0.0005 0.0005 0.0005
November 0.0005 0.0005 0.0005
December 0.0005 0.0005 0.0005