YEARLY HIGH
0.1739 VEF
YEARLY LOW
0.1444 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1556 VEF

2017 HTG to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HTG to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 2, valuing the pair at 0.1739. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 0.1444.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0295 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1495 to the December average rate of 0.1613, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1739 was up 7.75% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1614, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 870 VEF
2016 Average 717 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 722 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 147.51 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1651
0.1448
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 0.1502, compared to 0.1610 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0108 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1502
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1610

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0182 VEF (High: 0.1648 / Low: 0.1466). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 VEF (High: 0.1504 / Low: 0.1476).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0182
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.1634) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1538), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0095 (+6.21%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.1634
2016 Avg (November) 0.1538

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1520 0.1474 0.1495
February 0.1504 0.1476 0.1493
March 0.1540 0.1444 0.1495
April 0.1488 0.1453 0.1469
May 0.1491 0.1449 0.1465
June 0.1648 0.1466 0.1596
July 0.1645 0.1600 0.1624
August 0.1673 0.1518 0.1597
September 0.1615 0.1567 0.1594
October 0.1678 0.1562 0.1599
November 0.1739 0.1577 0.1634
December 0.1700 0.1554 0.1613