YEARLY HIGH
0.1843 VEF
YEARLY LOW
0.1432 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1469 VEF

2017 KGS to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KGS to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 0.1843. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 0.1432.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0411 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1440 to the December average rate of 0.1480, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1843 was up 23.41% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1493, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 921 VEF
2016 Average 653 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 716 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 205.44 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1501
0.1435
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.1459, compared to 0.1479 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1459
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1479

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0390 VEF (High: 0.1843 / Low: 0.1453). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 VEF (High: 0.1446 / Low: 0.1438).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0390
February 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 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.1496) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1454), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0042 (+2.87%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.1496
2016 Avg (August) 0.1454

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1446 0.1437 0.1440
February 0.1446 0.1438 0.1442
March 0.1457 0.1441 0.1446
April 0.1512 0.1457 0.1478
May 0.1508 0.1470 0.1486
June 0.1487 0.1451 0.1465
July 0.1481 0.1434 0.1460
August 0.1843 0.1453 0.1496
September 0.1485 0.1454 0.1469
October 0.1543 0.1456 0.1475
November 0.1597 0.1433 0.1494
December 0.1558 0.1432 0.1480