2017 VEF to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.5713 LRD

YEARLY LOW

8.8662 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.3322 LRD

2017 VEF to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the VEF to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 12.5713. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 26, dropping to 8.8662.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7052 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.3764 to the December average rate of 12.1907, the exchange rate registered a net change of 30.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 12.5713 was down 10.73% compared to the 2016 peak of 14.0825, 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 62,857 LRD

2016 Average 50,887 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 44,331 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,525.89 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

12.4911

8.8866

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to LRD 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 9.3826, compared to 11.2818 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8992 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.3826

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.2818

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 2.6232 LRD (High: 11.5075 / Low: 8.8843). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1056 LRD (High: 9.5099 / Low: 9.4043).

August Spread (Volatile) ±2.6232

February Spread (Stable) ±0.1056

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1733 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1733

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 12.1907) against the same month in 2016 (average: 9.2063), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9845 (+32.42%).

2017 Avg (December) 12.1907

2016 Avg (December) 9.2063

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	9.5154	9.1402	9.3764
February	9.5099	9.4043	9.4333
March	9.5099	9.3547	9.4077
April	9.4639	9.2374	9.3704
May	9.4642	9.1699	9.3476
June	9.4639	9.2224	9.3603
July	9.4137	8.8662	9.1870
August	11.5075	8.8843	11.0731
September	11.7826	11.3682	11.6112
October	11.9082	11.2681	11.7095
November	12.5125	10.8649	11.9195
December	12.5713	11.5521	12.1907