YEARLY HIGH
6.8434 INR
YEARLY LOW
5.8730 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.4495 INR

2017 VEF to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the VEF to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 6.8434. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 5.8730.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9704 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.8166 to the December average rate of 6.2380, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 6.8434 was down 37.12% compared to the 2016 peak of 10.8830, 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 34,217 INR
2016 Average 38,526 INR
Yearly Trough Low 29,365 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,851.97 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

6.8745
6.1801
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to INR 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 6.5593, compared to 6.3397 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2196 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.5593
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.3397

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.6742 INR (High: 6.5473 / Low: 5.8730). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0728 INR (High: 6.7439 / Low: 6.6712).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.6742
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0728

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1760 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1760

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 6.8166) against the same month in 2016 (average: 10.6456), the exchange rate shifted by -3.8289 (-35.97%).

2017 Avg (January) 6.8166
2016 Avg (January) 10.6456

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.8434 6.7545 6.8166
February 6.7439 6.6712 6.7044
March 6.6967 6.4854 6.5952
April 6.5188 6.3119 6.4192
May 6.4928 6.2898 6.3969
June 6.4667 6.3486 6.4234
July 6.4718 6.3290 6.3833
August 6.4099 6.1745 6.3048
September 6.5468 6.2934 6.3989
October 6.5218 6.1070 6.4377
November 6.5473 5.8730 6.2753
December 6.4607 5.8974 6.2380