YEARLY HIGH
0.1002 BMD
YEARLY LOW
0.0910 BMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0990 BMD

2017 VEF to BMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the VEF to BMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.1002. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 0.0910.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0092 BMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1001 to the December average rate of 0.0971, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1002 was down 36.80% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1586, 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 501 BMD
2016 Average 573 BMD
Yearly Trough Low 455 BMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 45.93 BMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1005
0.0964
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to BMD 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 0.0998, compared to 0.0983 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0998
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0983

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0091 BMD (High: 0.1002 / Low: 0.0910). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BMD (High: 0.1002 / Low: 0.1001).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0091
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.1001) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1582), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0581 (-36.72%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.1001
2016 Avg (January) 0.1582

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1002 0.1001 0.1001
February 0.1002 0.1001 0.1001
March 0.1002 0.1001 0.1001
April 0.1002 0.0983 0.0995
May 0.1002 0.0981 0.0993
June 0.1002 0.0985 0.0997
July 0.1002 0.0983 0.0991
August 0.1002 0.0964 0.0985
September 0.1002 0.0983 0.0993
October 0.1002 0.0944 0.0989
November 0.1002 0.0910 0.0967
December 0.1002 0.0920 0.0971