YEARLY HIGH
3.3351 VEF
YEARLY LOW
2.9392 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0980 VEF

2017 PEN to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PEN to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 3.3351. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 2.9392.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3959 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9921 to the December average rate of 3.1753, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.3351 was up 8.62% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.0703, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 16,675 VEF
2016 Average 13,471 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 14,696 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,979.32 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.2063
2.9726
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 3.0606, compared to 3.1354 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0748 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0606
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1354

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.2998 VEF (High: 3.3351 / Low: 3.0353). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0451 VEF (High: 3.0823 / Low: 3.0371).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.2998
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0451

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0290 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0290

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 3.1753) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.9406), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2347 (+7.98%).

2017 Avg (December) 3.1753
2016 Avg (December) 2.9406

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.0486 2.9392 2.9921
February 3.0823 3.0371 3.0652
March 3.0811 3.0306 3.0612
April 3.1377 3.0624 3.0938
May 3.1374 3.0435 3.0780
June 3.1238 3.0342 3.0732
July 3.1350 3.0678 3.1090
August 3.2050 3.0854 3.1310
September 3.1453 3.0534 3.1020
October 3.2610 3.0649 3.1083
November 3.3275 3.0753 3.1868
December 3.3351 3.0353 3.1753