YEARLY HIGH
11.3333 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.0004 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2388 JPY

2018 VEF to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the VEF to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 11.3333. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0004.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.3329 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.9859 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 11.3333 was down 3.88% compared to the 2017 peak of 11.7907, 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 56,667 JPY
2017 Average 55,533 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 2 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 56,664.32 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

12.0844
-1.0981
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to JPY 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 2.4771, compared to 0.0006 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.4765 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4771
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0006

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 11.0166 JPY (High: 11.0203 / Low: 0.0037). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 JPY (High: 0.0005 / Low: 0.0005).

February Spread (Volatile) ±11.0166
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 7.1175 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.1175

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 10.9859) against the same month in 2017 (average: 11.5169), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5310 (-4.61%).

2018 Avg (January) 10.9859
2017 Avg (January) 11.5169

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.3333 10.3589 10.9859
February 11.0203 0.0037 3.8684
March 0.0037 0.0026 0.0029
April 0.0027 0.0016 0.0023
May 0.0016 0.0014 0.0015
June 0.0014 0.0014 0.0014
July 0.0014 0.0010 0.0012
August 0.0010 0.0004 0.0007
September 0.0005 0.0004 0.0005
October 0.0005 0.0005 0.0005
November 0.0005 0.0005 0.0005
December 0.0005 0.0004 0.0005