YEARLY HIGH
0.2337 VEF
YEARLY LOW
0.2095 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2206 VEF

2017 GMD to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GMD to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.2337. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.2095.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0242 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2294 to the December average rate of 0.2168, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2337 was down 0.84% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2357, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,169 VEF
2016 Average 1,075 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 1,047 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 121.20 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2308
0.2133
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 0.2230, compared to 0.2182 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0048 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2230
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2182

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0213 VEF (High: 0.2317 / Low: 0.2104). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 VEF (High: 0.2244 / Low: 0.2207).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0213
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0039 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0039

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.2294) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1600), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0694 (+43.37%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.2294
2016 Avg (January) 0.1600

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2337 0.2263 0.2294
February 0.2289 0.2234 0.2262
March 0.2244 0.2207 0.2233
April 0.2255 0.2204 0.2224
May 0.2236 0.2164 0.2185
June 0.2211 0.2162 0.2182
July 0.2211 0.2168 0.2193
August 0.2293 0.2165 0.2211
September 0.2213 0.2164 0.2187
October 0.2234 0.2108 0.2148
November 0.2317 0.2104 0.2183
December 0.2286 0.2095 0.2168