YEARLY HIGH
2.0255 MDL
YEARLY LOW
1.5812 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8287 MDL

2017 VEF to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the VEF to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 2.0255. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 1.5812.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4443 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0087 to the December average rate of 1.6687, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.0255 was down 37.91% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.2622, 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 10,128 MDL
2016 Average 11,411 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 7,906 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,221.70 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.0427
1.6347
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to MDL 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 1.9255, compared to 1.7320 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1935 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9255
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7320

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.1751 MDL (High: 1.7630 / Low: 1.5879). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0217 MDL (High: 2.0082 / Low: 1.9865).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1751
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0217

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0801 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0801

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 2.0087) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.2163), the exchange rate shifted by -1.2076 (-37.55%).

2017 Avg (January) 2.0087
2016 Avg (January) 3.2163

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0255 1.9930 2.0087
February 2.0082 1.9865 1.9965
March 2.0052 1.9420 1.9704
April 1.9518 1.8887 1.9216
May 1.9097 1.7805 1.8415
June 1.8334 1.7838 1.8144
July 1.8198 1.7748 1.7937
August 1.7918 1.7238 1.7607
September 1.7808 1.7305 1.7549
October 1.7471 1.6377 1.7231
November 1.7630 1.5879 1.6909
December 1.7231 1.5812 1.6687