YEARLY HIGH
1.0515 ALL
YEARLY LOW
0.9650 ALL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0016 ALL

2018 VUV to ALL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the VUV to ALL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 1.0515. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.9650.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0865 ALL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0402 to the December average rate of 0.9790, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.0515 was down 12.23% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.1979, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,257 ALL
2017 Average 5,561 ALL
Yearly Trough Low 4,825 ALL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 432.33 ALL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.0463
0.9729
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VUV to ALL 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 1.0118, compared to 0.9915 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0203 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0118
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9915

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 0.0386 ALL (High: 1.0272 / Low: 0.9886). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0181 ALL (High: 1.0083 / Low: 0.9902).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0386
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0181

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0191 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0191

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.0402) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.1779), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1377 (-11.69%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.0402
2017 Avg (January) 1.1779

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0515 1.0251 1.0402
February 1.0399 1.0049 1.0242
March 1.0272 0.9886 1.0090
April 1.0070 0.9849 0.9953
May 1.0158 0.9822 0.9973
June 1.0189 0.9865 1.0048
July 1.0018 0.9831 0.9933
August 1.0217 0.9911 1.0040
September 1.0083 0.9902 1.0009
October 1.0049 0.9726 0.9818
November 0.9989 0.9807 0.9898
December 0.9984 0.9650 0.9790