YEARLY HIGH
1.4068 VEF
YEARLY LOW
1.2564 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2930 VEF

2017 SBD to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SBD to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 2, valuing the pair at 1.4068. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 20, dropping to 1.2564.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1504 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2712 to the December average rate of 1.3251, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.4068 was up 9.29% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.2871, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,034 VEF
2016 Average 5,743 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 6,282 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 751.86 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.3305
1.2658
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 1.2797, compared to 1.3064 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0267 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2797
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3064

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.1494 VEF (High: 1.4068 / Low: 1.2573). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0085 VEF (High: 1.2899 / Low: 1.2814).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1494
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0085

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 0.0138 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0138

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 1.3213) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.2617), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0596 (+4.72%).

2017 Avg (November) 1.3213
2016 Avg (November) 1.2617

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2799 1.2567 1.2712
February 1.2900 1.2784 1.2835
March 1.2899 1.2814 1.2853
April 1.2979 1.2731 1.2859
May 1.2987 1.2564 1.2784
June 1.2936 1.2599 1.2738
July 1.3092 1.2674 1.2901
August 1.3381 1.2785 1.3107
September 1.3172 1.2751 1.2969
October 1.3564 1.2788 1.2941
November 1.4068 1.2573 1.3213
December 1.3982 1.2755 1.3251