YEARLY HIGH
2045.9400 STD
YEARLY LOW
0.0847 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
225.1781 STD

2018 VEF to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the VEF to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 2045.9400. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 0.0847.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2045.8553 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1999.0788 to the December average rate of 0.0847, 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 2045.9400 was down 12.95% compared to the 2017 peak of 2350.3320, 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 10,229,700 STD
2017 Average 10,762,383 STD
Yearly Trough Low 423 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,229,276.34 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2198.9782
-199.8147
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to STD 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 450.2395, compared to 0.1166 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 450.1229 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 450.2395
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1166

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 1979.1973 STD (High: 1979.8875 / Low: 0.6903). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 STD (High: 0.0847 / Low: 0.0847).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1979.1973
December 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 1298.2408 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1298.2408

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1999.0788) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2310.6743), the exchange rate shifted by -311.5956 (-13.49%).

2018 Avg (January) 1999.0788
2017 Avg (January) 2310.6743

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2045.9400 1913.0120 1999.0788
February 1979.8875 0.6903 700.8379
March 0.6896 0.4917 0.5526
April 0.4958 0.2994 0.4185
May 0.2975 0.2627 0.2865
June 0.2650 0.2605 0.2629
July 0.2637 0.1968 0.2352
August 0.1974 0.0847 0.1255
September 0.0847 0.0847 0.0847
October 0.0851 0.0847 0.0849
November 0.0847 0.0847 0.0847
December 0.0847 0.0847 0.0847