YEARLY HIGH
836.6562 LAK
YEARLY LOW
755.3839 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
813.9008 LAK

2017 VEF to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the VEF to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 5, valuing the pair at 836.6562. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 755.3839.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 81.2723 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 812.8211 to the December average rate of 808.3579, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 836.6562 was down 35.36% compared to the 2016 peak of 1294.2501, 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 4,183,281 LAK
2016 Average 4,655,339 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 3,776,919 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 406,361.63 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

826.4474
802.7380
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to LAK 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 812.6708, compared to 815.1307 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.4599 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 812.6708
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 815.1307

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 81.2723 LAK (High: 836.6562 / Low: 755.3839). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 15.9168 LAK (High: 831.8459 / Low: 815.9292).

November Spread (Volatile) ±81.2723
September Spread (Stable) ±15.9168

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 17.5611 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -17.5611

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 804.7138) against the same month in 2016 (average: 817.8952), the exchange rate shifted by -13.1814 (-1.61%).

2017 Avg (November) 804.7138
2016 Avg (November) 817.8952

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 824.7103 801.6827 812.8211
February 825.6048 801.6827 814.0683
March 826.3878 801.6827 813.3592
April 825.2911 789.5068 809.6063
May 822.9326 785.9449 808.1259
June 830.4338 801.6827 818.0441
July 828.9143 789.4443 815.2036
August 830.8895 797.7100 815.7626
September 831.8459 815.9292 824.4716
October 834.4799 785.3774 822.2749
November 836.6562 755.3839 804.7138
December 836.0823 769.6351 808.3579