YEARLY HIGH
120.9742 KRW
YEARLY LOW
100.2522 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
111.9824 KRW

2017 VEF to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the VEF to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 120.9742. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 100.2522.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.7219 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 118.3428 to the December average rate of 105.2162, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 120.9742 was down 38.47% compared to the 2016 peak of 196.5991, 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 604,871 KRW
2016 Average 668,207 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 501,261 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 103,609.74 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

119.6554
103.9036
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to KRW 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 113.8957, compared to 110.0691 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.8266 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 113.8957
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 110.0691

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 11.5096 KRW (High: 112.2893 / Low: 100.7797). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1996 KRW (High: 115.3527 / Low: 113.1530).

November Spread (Volatile) ±11.5096
February Spread (Stable) ±2.1996

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 5.4569 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.4569

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 118.3428) against the same month in 2016 (average: 190.0349), the exchange rate shifted by -71.6921 (-37.73%).

2017 Avg (January) 118.3428
2016 Avg (January) 190.0349

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 120.9742 115.0845 118.3428
February 115.3527 113.1530 114.3295
March 116.0820 111.2181 113.5318
April 114.4173 111.3056 112.7438
May 114.0759 109.6093 111.7636
June 114.0610 110.4526 112.6626
July 115.6552 109.6459 112.2930
August 113.0502 109.1151 111.5069
September 114.8660 110.6274 112.5509
October 114.0209 105.6240 112.1522
November 112.2893 100.7797 106.6954
December 109.1645 100.2522 105.2162