2018 VEF to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 VEF to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the VEF to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 58.8882. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 0.0023.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 58.8859 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 57.3960 to the December average rate of 0.0023, 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 58.8882 was down 0.91% compared to the 2017 peak of 59.4297, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 VEF based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
VEF to SOS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 12.9990, compared to 0.0032 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 12.9958 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 58.0859 SOS (High: 58.1059 / Low: 0.0200). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SOS (High: 0.0023 / Low: 0.0023).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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 36.8416 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 57.3960) against the same month in 2017 (average: 57.8560), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4600 (-0.80%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58.8882 | 55.1458 | 57.3960 |
| February | 58.1059 | 0.0200 | 20.5544 |
| March | 0.0201 | 0.0144 | 0.0161 |
| April | 0.0145 | 0.0086 | 0.0121 |
| May | 0.0084 | 0.0072 | 0.0080 |
| June | 0.0073 | 0.0072 | 0.0072 |
| July | 0.0073 | 0.0054 | 0.0065 |
| August | 0.0054 | 0.0023 | 0.0034 |
| September | 0.0023 | 0.0023 | 0.0023 |
| October | 0.0023 | 0.0023 | 0.0023 |
| November | 0.0023 | 0.0023 | 0.0023 |
| December | 0.0023 | 0.0023 | 0.0023 |