YEARLY HIGH
2.8155 UAH
YEARLY LOW
2.4513 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6346 UAH

2017 VEF to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the VEF to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 2.8155. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 2.4513.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3642 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7280 to the December average rate of 2.6762, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.8155 was down 34.82% compared to the 2016 peak of 4.3195, 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 14,078 UAH
2016 Average 14,653 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 12,256 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,821.14 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.7485
2.5023
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to UAH 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 2.6716, compared to 2.5976 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0740 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6716
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5976

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.3164 UAH (High: 2.8155 / Low: 2.4991). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0586 UAH (High: 2.7431 / Low: 2.6845).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.3164
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0586

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0556 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0556

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 2.6762) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.6313), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0450 (+1.71%).

2017 Avg (December) 2.6762
2016 Avg (December) 2.6313

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.7726 2.6385 2.7280
February 2.7431 2.6845 2.7118
March 2.7277 2.6614 2.6999
April 2.7210 2.6159 2.6710
May 2.6557 2.5748 2.6210
June 2.6263 2.5521 2.5979
July 2.6113 2.5237 2.5670
August 2.5851 2.4523 2.5228
September 2.6540 2.5497 2.6004
October 2.6907 2.5339 2.6373
November 2.7099 2.4513 2.5817
December 2.8155 2.4991 2.6762