2017 VEF to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

164.0546 CDF

YEARLY LOW

115.2636 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

144.2198 CDF

2017 VEF to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the VEF to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 164.0546. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 115.2636.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 48.7910 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 121.5539 to the December average rate of 153.2685, the exchange rate registered a net change of 26.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 164.0546 was up 11.45% compared to the 2016 peak of 147.1937, 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 820,273 CDF

2016 Average 552,022 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 576,318 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 243,954.91 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

160.4809

118.0151

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to CDF 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 134.0616, compared to 154.3781 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 20.3165 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 134.0616

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 154.3781

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 15.8674 CDF (High: 158.1525 / Low: 142.2852). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.0497 CDF (High: 156.5226 / Low: 153.4729).

November Spread (Volatile) ±15.8674

September Spread (Stable) ±3.0497

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 3.0815 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0815

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 156.9420) against the same month in 2016 (average: 97.9043), the exchange rate shifted by +59.0377 (+60.30%).

2017 Avg (August) 156.9420

2016 Avg (August) 97.9043

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	126.7266	115.2636	121.5539
February	131.2967	124.3289	127.4342
March	135.3626	130.9000	133.1461
April	140.4408	133.0978	136.9496
May	142.9578	138.0818	140.4103
June	148.2897	141.1580	144.8754
July	160.5422	146.7720	154.0147
August	164.0546	151.1119	156.9420
September	156.5226	153.4729	154.9386
October	157.0784	147.5649	155.0929
November	158.1525	142.2852	152.0114
December	159.7393	144.9671	153.2685