YEARLY HIGH
5.4921 VEF
YEARLY LOW
4.9610 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.0497 VEF

2017 BBD to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BBD to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 2, valuing the pair at 5.4921. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 4.9610.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5311 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.9927 to the December average rate of 5.1513, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5.4921 was up 9.33% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.0234, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 27,460 VEF
2016 Average 22,668 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 24,805 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,655.56 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

5.1902
4.9747
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 5.0104, compared to 5.0889 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0785 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.0104
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.0889

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.5001 VEF (High: 5.4921 / Low: 4.9920). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0050 VEF (High: 4.9975 / Low: 4.9925).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.5001
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0050

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 0.0396 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0396

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 5.1723) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.9890), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1832 (+3.67%).

2017 Avg (November) 5.1723
2016 Avg (November) 4.9890

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.0183 4.9610 4.9927
February 5.0146 4.9757 4.9950
March 4.9975 4.9925 4.9941
April 5.0878 4.9925 5.0275
May 5.0976 4.9925 5.0360
June 5.0745 4.9925 5.0173
July 5.0880 4.9925 5.0477
August 5.1881 4.9925 5.0741
September 5.0852 4.9925 5.0345
October 5.2956 4.9925 5.0539
November 5.4921 4.9920 5.1723
December 5.4319 4.9925 5.1513