YEARLY HIGH
1.2439 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.0001 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1362 LSL

2018 VEF to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the VEF to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 1.2439. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 20, dropping to 0.0001.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2438 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2066 to the December average rate of 0.0001, 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 1.2439 was down 13.56% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.4390, 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 6,219 LSL
2017 Average 6,590 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 0 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,219.22 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.3273
-0.1206
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to LSL 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 0.2723, compared to 0.0001 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2722 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2723
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0001

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 1.2078 LSL (High: 1.2082 / Low: 0.0004). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 LSL (High: 0.0001 / Low: 0.0001).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.2078
October 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 0.7804 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7804

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.2066) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.3556), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1490 (-10.99%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.2066
2017 Avg (January) 1.3556

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2439 1.1312 1.2066
February 1.2082 0.0004 0.4262
March 0.0004 0.0003 0.0003
April 0.0003 0.0002 0.0003
May 0.0002 0.0002 0.0002
June 0.0002 0.0002 0.0002
July 0.0002 0.0001 0.0002
August 0.0001 0.0001 0.0001
September 0.0001 0.0001 0.0001
October 0.0001 0.0001 0.0001
November 0.0001 0.0001 0.0001
December 0.0001 0.0001 0.0001