2017 VEF to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

177.1886 BIF

YEARLY LOW

159.5948 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

170.5921 BIF

2017 VEF to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the VEF to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 177.1886. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 159.5948.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.5938 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 168.2121 to the December average rate of 170.8353, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 177.1886 was down 28.91% compared to the 2016 peak of 249.2536, 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 885,943 BIF

2016 Average 922,750 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 797,974 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 87,968.87 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

174.0476

167.6816

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to BIF 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 169.5519, compared to 171.6322 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.0803 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 169.5519

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 171.6322

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 16.6867 BIF (High: 176.2815 / Low: 159.5948). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7391 BIF (High: 170.8559 / Low: 168.1168).

November Spread (Volatile) ±16.6867

February Spread (Stable) ±2.7391

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 3.6661 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.6661

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 170.8353) against the same month in 2016 (average: 167.7509), the exchange rate shifted by +3.0844 (+1.84%).

2017 Avg (December) 170.8353

2016 Avg (December) 167.7509

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	170.1700	166.9239	168.2121
February	170.8559	168.1168	169.5227
March	172.0794	168.0911	169.8186
April	171.2565	166.4722	168.8043
May	171.3567	166.5057	169.1088
June	172.9821	169.4750	171.8450
July	173.1173	168.4879	170.8794
August	174.0076	167.4320	171.3191
September	175.9674	170.8392	173.3913
October	175.9466	165.4908	173.5171
November	176.2815	159.5948	169.8510
December	177.1886	162.9257	170.8353