YEARLY HIGH
6.4670 VEF
YEARLY LOW
5.1212 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.8766 VEF

2017 AZN to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AZN to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 2, valuing the pair at 6.4670. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 5.1212.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3458 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.3912 to the December average rate of 6.0707, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 6.4670 was down 3.65% compared to the 2016 peak of 6.7121, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 32,335 VEF
2016 Average 28,314 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 25,606 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,728.97 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

6.1593
5.3214
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 5.7478, compared to 6.0054 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2576 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.7478
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.0054

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.5934 VEF (High: 6.4670 / Low: 5.8735). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1136 VEF (High: 6.0356 / Low: 5.9220).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.5934
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1136

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0577 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0577

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 6.0895) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.8498), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2397 (+4.10%).

2017 Avg (November) 6.0895
2016 Avg (November) 5.8498

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.5395 5.1306 5.3912
February 5.6572 5.1212 5.4748
March 5.8592 5.6017 5.7545
April 6.1021 5.8222 5.9651
May 6.0471 5.9083 5.9772
June 6.0129 5.8698 5.9241
July 6.0356 5.9220 5.9813
August 6.1544 5.8735 5.9925
September 6.0341 5.8735 5.9348
October 6.2356 5.8787 5.9638
November 6.4670 5.8735 6.0895
December 6.4302 5.8735 6.0707