YEARLY HIGH
0.1029 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.0910 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0975 CHF

2017 VEF to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the VEF to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.1029. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 0.0910.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0119 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1009 to the December average rate of 0.0958, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1029 was down 36.50% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1620, 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 514 CHF
2016 Average 565 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 455 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59.40 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1015
0.0945
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to CHF 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 0.0992, compared to 0.0958 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0992
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0958

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0092 CHF (High: 0.1002 / Low: 0.0910). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 CHF (High: 0.1013 / Low: 0.0992).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0092
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.1009) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1593), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0584 (-36.64%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.1009
2016 Avg (January) 0.1593

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1029 0.0990 0.1009
February 0.1013 0.0992 0.1003
March 0.1016 0.0987 0.1003
April 0.1011 0.0978 0.0996
May 0.1002 0.0956 0.0979
June 0.0978 0.0943 0.0965
July 0.0967 0.0929 0.0951
August 0.0966 0.0931 0.0951
September 0.0972 0.0936 0.0955
October 0.0999 0.0942 0.0972
November 0.1002 0.0910 0.0959
December 0.0993 0.0912 0.0958