YEARLY HIGH
0.1128 VEF
YEARLY LOW
0.0795 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0981 VEF

2017 LRD to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LRD to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 26, valuing the pair at 0.1128. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.0795.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0332 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1067 to the December average rate of 0.0821, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1128 was down 4.37% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1179, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 564 VEF
2016 Average 506 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 398 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 166.21 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1116
0.0794
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.1066, compared to 0.0896 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0170 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1066
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0896

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0257 VEF (High: 0.1126 / Low: 0.0869). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 VEF (High: 0.1063 / Low: 0.1052).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0257
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0181 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0181

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 0.1089) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1105), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0017 (-1.50%).

2017 Avg (July) 0.1089
2016 Avg (July) 0.1105

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1094 0.1051 0.1067
February 0.1063 0.1052 0.1060
March 0.1069 0.1052 0.1063
April 0.1083 0.1057 0.1067
May 0.1091 0.1057 0.1070
June 0.1084 0.1057 0.1068
July 0.1128 0.1062 0.1089
August 0.1126 0.0869 0.0908
September 0.0880 0.0849 0.0861
October 0.0887 0.0840 0.0854
November 0.0920 0.0799 0.0840
December 0.0866 0.0795 0.0821