YEARLY HIGH
308.2268 COP
YEARLY LOW
276.0574 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
292.1530 COP

2017 VEF to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the VEF to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 9, valuing the pair at 308.2268. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 14, dropping to 276.0574.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 32.1695 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 294.2234 to the December average rate of 290.3378, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 308.2268 was down 42.99% compared to the 2016 peak of 540.6892, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,541,134 COP
2016 Average 1,763,602 COP
Yearly Trough Low 1,380,287 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 160,847.28 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

301.9564
284.8069
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to COP 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 291.4354, compared to 292.8707 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4352 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 291.4354
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 292.8707

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 31.6306 COP (High: 308.2261 / Low: 276.5955). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.7666 COP (High: 292.8514 / Low: 285.0848).

November Spread (Volatile) ±31.6306
February Spread (Stable) ±7.7666

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 8.1017 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.1017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 300.5273) against the same month in 2016 (average: 297.0130), the exchange rate shifted by +3.5143 (+1.18%).

2017 Avg (July) 300.5273
2016 Avg (July) 297.0130

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 301.0733 290.0609 294.2234
February 292.8514 285.0848 288.0929
March 299.9649 287.6794 294.3378
April 290.3807 279.9415 286.2360
May 299.0218 284.0650 290.5354
June 302.8214 285.7965 295.1871
July 308.2268 294.3027 300.5273
August 298.3981 287.7425 292.7129
September 294.9622 284.3852 289.7029
October 301.4856 287.2021 292.5524
November 308.2261 276.5955 291.3907
December 300.2497 276.0574 290.3378