YEARLY HIGH
196.5468 STD
YEARLY LOW
185.5801 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
191.4251 STD

2018 VUV to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the VUV to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 17, valuing the pair at 196.5468. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 185.5801.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.9667 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 191.8777 to the December average rate of 189.9222, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 196.5468 was down 9.34% compared to the 2017 peak of 216.7967, 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 982,734 STD
2017 Average 1,015,647 STD
Yearly Trough Low 927,901 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 54,833.35 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

196.0517
187.6239
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VUV 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 190.9502, compared to 191.9000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9497 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 190.9502
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 191.9000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 6.7134 STD (High: 196.2800 / Low: 189.5666). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 STD (High: 194.0154 / Low: 194.0154).

May Spread (Volatile) ±6.7134
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 3.9812 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.9812

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 195.3494) against the same month in 2017 (average: 203.0117), the exchange rate shifted by -7.6623 (-3.77%).

2018 Avg (June) 195.3494
2017 Avg (June) 203.0117

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 193.9193 190.4992 191.8777
February 191.1172 185.5801 189.1488
March 190.1536 186.4693 188.6420
April 189.6813 187.1211 188.3262
May 196.2800 189.5666 192.3571
June 196.5468 192.8323 195.3494
July 194.9417 192.2044 193.3827
August 194.0154 193.7408 194.0066
September 194.0154 194.0154 194.0154
October 194.0154 188.7930 190.0343
November 191.0463 188.9047 190.0386
December 191.4800 189.2638 189.9222