YEARLY HIGH
0.3306 LTL
YEARLY LOW
0.0910 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1421 LTL

2017 VEF to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the VEF to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.3306. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 0.0910.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2396 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2747 to the December average rate of 0.0971, the exchange rate registered a net change of -64.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3306 was down 33.13% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4944, 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 1,653 LTL
2016 Average 1,769 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 455 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,197.87 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3460
0.0741
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to LTL 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 0.1859, compared to 0.0983 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0876 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1859
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0983

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.2306 LTL (High: 0.3306 / Low: 0.1001). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 LTL (High: 0.1002 / Low: 0.0985).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2306
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2016 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.2747) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4922), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2174 (-44.17%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.2747
2016 Avg (January) 0.4922

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3306 0.1001 0.2747
February 0.3274 0.1001 0.1969
March 0.3284 0.3191 0.3233
April 0.3227 0.0983 0.1217
May 0.1002 0.0981 0.0993
June 0.1002 0.0985 0.0997
July 0.1002 0.0983 0.0991
August 0.1002 0.0964 0.0985
September 0.1002 0.0983 0.0993
October 0.1002 0.0944 0.0989
November 0.1002 0.0910 0.0967
December 0.1002 0.0920 0.0971