YEARLY HIGH
2.1951 MXN
YEARLY LOW
1.7018 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8738 MXN

2017 VEF to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the VEF to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 2.1951. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 22, dropping to 1.7018.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4933 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1373 to the December average rate of 1.8676, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.1951 was down 27.26% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.0178, 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 10,976 MXN
2016 Average 10,662 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 8,509 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,466.60 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.1756
1.7157
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to MXN 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 1.9388, compared to 1.8088 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1300 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9388
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8088

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.2185 MXN (High: 1.9787 / Low: 1.7602). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0745 MXN (High: 1.7763 / Low: 1.7018).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.2185
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0745

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1071 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1071

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 2.1373) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.8525), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7152 (-25.07%).

2017 Avg (January) 2.1373
2016 Avg (January) 2.8525

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1951 2.0758 2.1373
February 2.0724 1.9706 2.0301
March 2.0038 1.8738 1.9290
April 1.9086 1.8219 1.8634
May 1.9030 1.8184 1.8639
June 1.8758 1.7714 1.8094
July 1.8113 1.7223 1.7656
August 1.7763 1.7018 1.7540
September 1.8192 1.7435 1.7709
October 1.9187 1.7865 1.8637
November 1.9211 1.7285 1.8311
December 1.9787 1.7602 1.8676