YEARLY HIGH
58.8882 SOS
YEARLY LOW
0.0023 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.5011 SOS

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 VEF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 294,441 SOS
2017 Average 286,741 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 12 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 294,429.47 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

63.1354
-5.7370
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.9990
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0032

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

February Spread (Volatile) ±58.0859
September 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 36.8416 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -36.8416

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (January) 57.3960
2017 Avg (January) 57.8560

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