YEARLY HIGH
6.9839 KGS
YEARLY LOW
5.4267 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.8105 KGS

2017 VEF to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the VEF to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 6.9839. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 5.4267.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5572 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.9438 to the December average rate of 6.7628, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 6.9839 was down 41.87% compared to the 2016 peak of 12.0150, 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 34,920 KGS
2016 Average 40,402 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 27,133 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,786.19 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

6.9683
6.6748
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to KGS 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 6.8533, compared to 6.7677 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0856 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.8533
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.7677

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 1.4580 KGS (High: 6.8846 / Low: 5.4267). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0398 KGS (High: 6.9538 / Low: 6.9140).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.4580
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0398

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 0.1515 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1515

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 6.7628) against the same month in 2016 (average: 6.9338), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1710 (-2.47%).

2017 Avg (December) 6.7628
2016 Avg (December) 6.9338

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.9590 6.9145 6.9438
February 6.9538 6.9140 6.9332
March 6.9393 6.8645 6.9178
April 6.8634 6.6137 6.7663
May 6.8040 6.6320 6.7317
June 6.8941 6.7257 6.8268
July 6.9722 6.7511 6.8516
August 6.8846 5.4267 6.7061
September 6.8776 6.7325 6.8079
October 6.8673 6.4799 6.7783
November 6.9805 6.2606 6.6992
December 6.9839 6.4189 6.7628