YEARLY HIGH
0.1602 VEF
YEARLY LOW
0.1436 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1487 VEF

2017 AFN to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AFN to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 2, valuing the pair at 0.1602. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 0.1436.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0166 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1497 to the December average rate of 0.1488, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1602 was up 5.27% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1522, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 801 VEF
2016 Average 670 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 718 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 82.86 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1511
0.1465
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to VEF 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 0.1489, compared to 0.1484 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1489
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1484

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0148 VEF (High: 0.1602 / Low: 0.1454). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 VEF (High: 0.1502 / Low: 0.1491).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0148
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.1507) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1504), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+0.17%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.1507
2016 Avg (November) 0.1504

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1510 0.1490 0.1497
February 0.1502 0.1491 0.1495
March 0.1506 0.1492 0.1498
April 0.1508 0.1475 0.1491
May 0.1501 0.1458 0.1481
June 0.1501 0.1461 0.1474
July 0.1498 0.1458 0.1479
August 0.1512 0.1453 0.1483
September 0.1482 0.1454 0.1469
October 0.1546 0.1460 0.1480
November 0.1602 0.1454 0.1507
December 0.1569 0.1436 0.1488