YEARLY HIGH
0.1760 VEF
YEARLY LOW
0.1464 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1553 VEF

2017 BTN to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BTN to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 0.1760. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 0.1464.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0297 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1467 to the December average rate of 0.1604, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1760 was up 16.82% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1507, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 880 VEF
2016 Average 675 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 732 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 148.27 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1617
0.1453
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 0.1525, compared to 0.1580 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0056 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1525
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1580

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0202 VEF (High: 0.1760 / Low: 0.1558). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 VEF (High: 0.1471 / Low: 0.1464).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0202
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 0.0038 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.1601) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1491), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0111 (+7.42%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.1601
2016 Avg (August) 0.1491

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1471 0.1464 0.1467
February 0.1496 0.1471 0.1489
March 0.1540 0.1495 0.1515
April 0.1586 0.1537 0.1558
May 0.1587 0.1542 0.1563
June 0.1574 0.1547 0.1557
July 0.1581 0.1544 0.1566
August 0.1760 0.1558 0.1601
September 0.1590 0.1521 0.1564
October 0.1634 0.1535 0.1553
November 0.1695 0.1536 0.1595
December 0.1690 0.1548 0.1604