YEARLY HIGH
3.0344 VEF
YEARLY LOW
2.3659 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6830 VEF

2017 PLN to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PLN to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 3.0344. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 2.3659.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6685 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4322 to the December average rate of 2.9040, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.0344 was up 13.31% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.6780, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 60,688 VEF
2016 Average 46,038 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 47,318 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,370.01 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.9512
2.3850
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 2.5439, compared to 2.8222 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2783 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5439
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8222

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.2914 VEF (High: 3.0240 / Low: 2.7326). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0598 VEF (High: 2.5029 / Low: 2.4431).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2914
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0598

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0239 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0239

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 2.9040) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.3738), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5303 (+22.34%).

2017 Avg (December) 2.9040
2016 Avg (December) 2.3738

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4975 2.3659 2.4322
February 2.5029 2.4431 2.4667
March 2.5545 2.4411 2.4920
April 2.6221 2.5000 2.5426
May 2.7279 2.5908 2.6526
June 2.7345 2.6312 2.6770
July 2.8192 2.6862 2.7488
August 2.8637 2.7556 2.8119
September 2.8609 2.7251 2.8093
October 2.9112 2.7287 2.7854
November 3.0240 2.7326 2.8739
December 3.0344 2.7838 2.9040