YEARLY HIGH
152.9097 LBP
YEARLY LOW
137.4628 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
149.4362 LBP

2017 VEF to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the VEF to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 152.9097. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 137.4628.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.4468 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 150.9673 to the December average rate of 147.2577, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 152.9097 was down 36.21% compared to the 2016 peak of 239.6970, 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 764,548 LBP
2016 Average 865,189 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 687,314 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 77,234.21 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

151.5203
145.9306
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to LBP 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 150.4536, compared to 148.4187 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.0349 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 150.4536
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 148.4187

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 14.3517 LBP (High: 151.8145 / Low: 137.4628). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2507 LBP (High: 151.7122 / Low: 149.4615).

November Spread (Volatile) ±14.3517
March Spread (Stable) ±2.2507

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 3.1251 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1251

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 151.0545) against the same month in 2016 (average: 238.8105), the exchange rate shifted by -87.7561 (-36.75%).

2017 Avg (February) 151.0545
2016 Avg (February) 238.8105

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 152.0291 149.5561 150.9673
February 152.9097 150.2450 151.0545
March 151.7122 149.4615 150.6499
April 151.4513 148.2027 150.0911
May 151.7558 147.5727 149.7980
June 152.0650 147.9831 150.1610
July 150.9932 146.3301 149.0348
August 150.9188 145.1205 148.4239
September 152.1028 147.9310 149.8781
October 152.2728 142.8362 149.5215
November 151.8145 137.4628 146.3964
December 152.5052 140.3701 147.2577