YEARLY HIGH
0.1374 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.1166 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1286 CAD

2017 VEF to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the VEF to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 14, valuing the pair at 0.1374. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 0.1166.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0208 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1323 to the December average rate of 0.1239, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1374 was down 40.41% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2305, 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 687 CAD
2016 Average 763 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 583 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 103.93 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1363
0.1208
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to CAD 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 0.1331, compared to 0.1240 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0091 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1331
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1240

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0112 CAD (High: 0.1278 / Low: 0.1166). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 CAD (High: 0.1351 / Low: 0.1330).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0112
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0069 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0069

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.1350) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1298), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0052 (+4.00%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.1350
2016 Avg (May) 0.1298

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1347 0.1305 0.1323
February 0.1333 0.1304 0.1312
March 0.1351 0.1330 0.1340
April 0.1365 0.1304 0.1337
May 0.1374 0.1321 0.1350
June 0.1353 0.1280 0.1326
July 0.1290 0.1227 0.1258
August 0.1258 0.1211 0.1242
September 0.1246 0.1197 0.1221
October 0.1285 0.1217 0.1247
November 0.1278 0.1166 0.1234
December 0.1289 0.1183 0.1239