YEARLY HIGH
0.6990 HTG
YEARLY LOW
0.5916 HTG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6259 HTG

2018 VUV to HTG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the VUV to HTG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 0.6990. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 19, dropping to 0.5916.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1074 HTG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6129 to the December average rate of 0.6863, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6990 was up 8.67% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6432, 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 3,495 HTG
2017 Average 3,039 HTG
Yearly Trough Low 2,958 HTG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 536.90 HTG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6949
0.5916
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VUV to HTG 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 0.6100, compared to 0.6418 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0318 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6100
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6418

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0323 HTG (High: 0.6990 / Low: 0.6667). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0076 HTG (High: 0.6436 / Low: 0.6360).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0323
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0076

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0117 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0117

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.6863) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5972), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0891 (+14.92%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.6863
2017 Avg (December) 0.5972

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6226 0.5998 0.6129
February 0.6237 0.6009 0.6112
March 0.6145 0.6063 0.6113
April 0.6186 0.6043 0.6119
May 0.6060 0.5916 0.6002
June 0.6198 0.6021 0.6121
July 0.6219 0.6008 0.6118
August 0.6399 0.6114 0.6209
September 0.6436 0.6360 0.6395
October 0.6464 0.6263 0.6367
November 0.6659 0.6418 0.6556
December 0.6990 0.6667 0.6863