YEARLY HIGH
0.0190 VEF
YEARLY LOW
0.0168 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0174 VEF

2017 SOS to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SOS to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 2, valuing the pair at 0.0190. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 0.0168.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0022 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0173 to the December average rate of 0.0178, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0190 was up 5.47% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0180, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 95 VEF
2016 Average 77 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 84 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.82 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0179
0.0172
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.0173, compared to 0.0176 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0173
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0176

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0019 VEF (High: 0.0187 / Low: 0.0168). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 VEF (High: 0.0174 / Low: 0.0171).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0019
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.0179) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0174), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+2.77%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.0179
2016 Avg (November) 0.0174

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0174 0.0171 0.0173
February 0.0174 0.0171 0.0173
March 0.0175 0.0172 0.0173
April 0.0176 0.0171 0.0173
May 0.0177 0.0171 0.0174
June 0.0176 0.0170 0.0173
July 0.0178 0.0172 0.0175
August 0.0180 0.0170 0.0175
September 0.0176 0.0170 0.0173
October 0.0183 0.0171 0.0174
November 0.0190 0.0171 0.0179
December 0.0187 0.0168 0.0178