YEARLY HIGH
12.9448 LRD
YEARLY LOW
0.0006 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4116 LRD

2018 VEF to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the VEF to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 12.9448. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 23, dropping to 0.0006.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.9442 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.5576 to the December average rate of 0.0006, the exchange rate registered a net change of -99.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 12.9448 was up 2.97% compared to the 2017 peak of 12.5713, 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 64,724 LRD
2017 Average 51,685 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 3 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 64,720.83 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

13.8133
-1.2551
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to LRD 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 2.8224, compared to 0.0009 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.8216 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8224
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0009

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 12.4255 LRD (High: 12.4300 / Low: 0.0045). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 LRD (High: 0.0006 / Low: 0.0006).

February Spread (Volatile) ±12.4255
December 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 8.1906 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.1906

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 12.5576) against the same month in 2017 (average: 9.3764), the exchange rate shifted by +3.1811 (+33.93%).

2018 Avg (January) 12.5576
2017 Avg (January) 9.3764

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.9448 12.0652 12.5576
February 12.4300 0.0045 4.3670
March 0.0045 0.0033 0.0036
April 0.0033 0.0020 0.0028
May 0.0019 0.0017 0.0019
June 0.0019 0.0017 0.0018
July 0.0020 0.0014 0.0017
August 0.0014 0.0006 0.0009
September 0.0006 0.0006 0.0006
October 0.0006 0.0006 0.0006
November 0.0006 0.0006 0.0006
December 0.0006 0.0006 0.0006