YEARLY HIGH
0.7792 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0000 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0870 SBD

2018 VEF to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the VEF to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 0.7792. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 20, dropping to 0.0000.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7792 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7691 to the December average rate of 0.0000, 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 0.7792 was down 2.10% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7959, 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 3,896 SBD
2017 Average 3,868 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 0 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,895.82 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.8460
-0.0769
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to SBD 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 0.1739, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1739 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1739
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.7756 SBD (High: 0.7759 / Low: 0.0003). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SBD (High: 0.0000 / Low: 0.0000).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.7756
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.4951 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4951

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.7691) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7867), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0176 (-2.24%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.7691
2017 Avg (January) 0.7867

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7792 0.7399 0.7691
February 0.7759 0.0003 0.2739
March 0.0003 0.0002 0.0002
April 0.0002 0.0001 0.0002
May 0.0001 0.0001 0.0001
June 0.0001 0.0001 0.0001
July 0.0001 0.0001 0.0001
August 0.0001 0.0000 0.0000
September 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
October 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
November 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
December 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000