2017 VEF to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

59.4094 CRC

YEARLY LOW

51.8010 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

56.0396 CRC

2017 VEF to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the VEF to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 26, valuing the pair at 59.4094. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 51.8010.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.6084 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 55.1893 to the December average rate of 54.9786, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 59.4094 was down 30.39% compared to the 2016 peak of 85.3433, 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 297,047 CRC

2016 Average 310,976 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 259,005 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 38,041.89 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

57.5315

54.7337

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to CRC 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 55.8850, compared to 56.1943 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3093 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 55.8850

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 56.1943

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 5.4574 CRC (High: 57.2584 / Low: 51.8010). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8809 CRC (High: 55.7623 / Low: 54.8814).

November Spread (Volatile) ±5.4574

January Spread (Stable) ±0.8809

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.5880 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5880

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 56.4844) against the same month in 2016 (average: 53.7979), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6865 (+4.99%).

2017 Avg (May) 56.4844

2016 Avg (May) 53.7979

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	55.7623	54.8814	55.1893
February	56.4339	55.1157	55.7064
March	56.2984	55.3468	55.8404
April	56.1168	54.7913	55.4773
May	59.4094	54.8516	56.4844
June	57.2585	55.7676	56.6120
July	57.5961	55.7637	56.5936
August	57.6958	55.5470	56.7735
September	58.3128	56.3464	57.2983
October	57.3583	53.7894	56.5548
November	57.2584	51.8010	54.9668
December	56.8091	52.2135	54.9786