2018 WST to VEF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 WST to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the WST to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 21, valuing the pair at 95989.3920. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 3.9409.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 95985.4511 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.0180 to the December average rate of 95280.0061, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2371248.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 95989.3920 was up 2206478.45% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.3501, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
WST to VEF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 16668.0137, compared to 81124.8095 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 64456.7958 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 54852.8358 VEF (High: 95989.3920 / Low: 41136.5562). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 VEF (High: 95989.3920 / Low: 95989.3920).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 1164.0645 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 70240.4129) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.1226), the exchange rate shifted by +70236.2902 (+1703681.74%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.1764 | 3.9409 | 4.0180 |
| February | 11534.3274 | 4.0109 | 6535.8744 |
| March | 15921.2292 | 11445.9262 | 14392.3154 |
| April | 26227.5921 | 15759.9408 | 19726.9447 |
| May | 31111.8578 | 26893.9734 | 28241.7534 |
| June | 31310.2252 | 30872.0683 | 31107.1761 |
| July | 41172.5987 | 30756.9008 | 35148.8737 |
| August | 95989.3920 | 41136.5562 | 70240.4129 |
| September | 95989.3920 | 95989.3920 | 95989.3920 |
| October | 95989.3920 | 94459.0544 | 94825.3275 |
| November | 95605.1742 | 94586.8857 | 95264.8446 |
| December | 95692.5218 | 94800.0601 | 95280.0061 |