YEARLY HIGH
1.6459 VEF
YEARLY LOW
1.4249 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5227 VEF

2017 SDG to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SDG to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 2, valuing the pair at 1.6459. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.4249.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2210 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5521 to the December average rate of 1.5315, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.6459 was down 0.42% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.6528, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,230 VEF
2016 Average 7,352 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 7,124 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,105.18 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.5569
1.4985
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 1.5229, compared to 1.5226 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5229
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5226

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.1954 VEF (High: 1.6203 / Low: 1.4249). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0304 VEF (High: 1.5230 / Low: 1.4925).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1954
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0304

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0301 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0301

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 1.5494) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.5441), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0053 (+0.35%).

2017 Avg (November) 1.5494
2016 Avg (November) 1.5441

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5624 1.5314 1.5521
February 1.5630 1.4944 1.5495
March 1.5679 1.4910 1.5194
April 1.5223 1.4884 1.5042
May 1.5312 1.4909 1.5086
June 1.5230 1.4925 1.5034
July 1.5380 1.4943 1.5136
August 1.5553 1.4955 1.5214
September 1.5260 1.4913 1.5066
October 1.5876 1.4935 1.5132
November 1.6459 1.4918 1.5494
December 1.6203 1.4249 1.5315