YEARLY HIGH
109.6012 KRW
YEARLY LOW
0.0045 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.0078 KRW

2018 VEF to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the VEF to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 109.6012. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 28, dropping to 0.0045.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 109.5967 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 105.5157 to the December average rate of 0.0045, 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 109.6012 was down 9.40% compared to the 2017 peak of 120.9742, 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 548,006 KRW
2017 Average 559,860 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 22 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 547,983.51 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

116.0668
-10.5466
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to KRW 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 24.0095, compared to 0.0062 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 24.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 24.0095
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0062

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 109.5638 KRW (High: 109.6012 / Low: 0.0373). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 KRW (High: 0.0046 / Low: 0.0045).

February Spread (Volatile) ±109.5638
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 67.0554 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -67.0554

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 38.4603) against the same month in 2017 (average: 114.3295), the exchange rate shifted by -75.8693 (-66.36%).

2018 Avg (February) 38.4603
2017 Avg (February) 114.3295

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 107.5120 101.6044 105.5157
February 109.6012 0.0373 38.4603
March 0.0374 0.0264 0.0298
April 0.0266 0.0159 0.0224
May 0.0157 0.0134 0.0149
June 0.0141 0.0133 0.0137
July 0.0142 0.0105 0.0126
August 0.0105 0.0045 0.0067
September 0.0046 0.0045 0.0045
October 0.0046 0.0045 0.0046
November 0.0046 0.0045 0.0045
December 0.0046 0.0045 0.0045