YEARLY HIGH
0.2538 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0000 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0281 WST

2018 VEF to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the VEF to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.2538. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 1, dropping to 0.0000.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2537 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2490 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 0.2538 was down 2.74% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2609, 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 1,269 WST
2017 Average 1,253 WST
Yearly Trough Low 0 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,268.70 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2738
-0.0249
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to WST 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 0.0562, 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 0.0562 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0562
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.2492 WST (High: 0.2493 / Low: 0.0001). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 WST (High: 0.0000 / Low: 0.0000).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2492
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 0.1608 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1608

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.2490) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2568), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0079 (-3.06%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.2490
2017 Avg (January) 0.2568

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2538 0.2394 0.2490
February 0.2493 0.0001 0.0881
March 0.0001 0.0001 0.0001
April 0.0001 0.0000 0.0001
May 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
June 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
July 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
August 0.0000 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