2018 VUV to ETB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2675 ETB

YEARLY LOW

0.2484 ETB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2565 ETB

2018 VUV to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the VUV to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.2675. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 14, dropping to 0.2484.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0191 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2609 to the December average rate of 0.2544, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2675 was up 2.91% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2600, 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 1,338 ETB

2017 Average 1,121 ETB

Yearly Trough Low 1,242 ETB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 95.54 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2631

0.2500

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VUV to ETB 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 0.2592, compared to 0.2538 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0054 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2592

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2538

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0100 ETB (High: 0.2675 / Low: 0.2575). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 ETB (High: 0.2558 / Low: 0.2534).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0100

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 0.0045 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0045

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.2621) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2114), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0506 (+23.95%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.2621

2017 Avg (February) 0.2114

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2675	0.2575	0.2609
February	0.2675	0.2578	0.2621
March	0.2628	0.2579	0.2608
April	0.2622	0.2574	0.2596
May	0.2573	0.2530	0.2555
June	0.2586	0.2525	0.2563
July	0.2560	0.2520	0.2540
August	0.2558	0.2534	0.2547
September	0.2577	0.2538	0.2556
October	0.2563	0.2484	0.2511
November	0.2545	0.2509	0.2528
December	0.2568	0.2509	0.2544