2017 VEF to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4390 LSL

YEARLY LOW

1.1880 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3181 LSL

2017 VEF to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the VEF to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 1.4390. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 1.1880.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2510 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3556 to the December average rate of 1.2769, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.4390 was down 46.06% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.6678, 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 7,195 LSL

2016 Average 8,508 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 5,940 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,254.91 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.3739

1.2681

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to LSL 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 1.3183, compared to 1.3180 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3183

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3180

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.1905 LSL (High: 1.3786 / Low: 1.1880). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0369 LSL (High: 1.3032 / Low: 1.2663).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1905

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0369

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0882 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0882

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 1.3651) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.4012), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0361 (-2.58%).

2017 Avg (November) 1.3651

2016 Avg (November) 1.4012

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3783	1.3271	1.3556
February	1.3465	1.2958	1.3229
March	1.3428	1.2485	1.2922
April	1.3959	1.2752	1.3397
May	1.3526	1.2735	1.3154
June	1.3032	1.2663	1.2838
July	1.3427	1.2621	1.2996
August	1.3381	1.2725	1.3046
September	1.3582	1.2727	1.3063
October	1.4210	1.3204	1.3552
November	1.4390	1.2727	1.3651
December	1.3786	1.1880	1.2769