YEARLY HIGH
0.7833 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.7103 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7718 HKD

2017 VEF to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the VEF to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 23, valuing the pair at 0.7833. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 0.7103.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0730 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7766 to the December average rate of 0.7589, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.7833 was down 36.68% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.2371, 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 3,916 HKD
2016 Average 4,450 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 3,552 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 364.76 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.7797
0.7529
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to HKD 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 0.7758, compared to 0.7678 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0080 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7758
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7678

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0716 HKD (High: 0.7820 / Low: 0.7103). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 HKD (High: 0.7774 / Low: 0.7762).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0716
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

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 0.0172 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0172

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.7708) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.7774), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0067 (-0.86%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.7708
2016 Avg (August) 0.7774

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7774 0.7758 0.7766
February 0.7774 0.7762 0.7769
March 0.7782 0.7768 0.7775
April 0.7792 0.7644 0.7732
May 0.7805 0.7644 0.7732
June 0.7813 0.7686 0.7771
July 0.7823 0.7674 0.7735
August 0.7833 0.7542 0.7708
September 0.7831 0.7674 0.7761
October 0.7815 0.7366 0.7723
November 0.7820 0.7103 0.7551
December 0.7829 0.7190 0.7589