2017 VEF to PHP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 VEF to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the VEF to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 29, valuing the pair at 5.1690. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 4.6432.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5258 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.9808 to the December average rate of 4.8847, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5.1690 was down 31.97% compared to the 2016 peak of 7.5976, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 VEF based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
VEF to PHP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4.9807, compared to 4.9986 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0178 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.4539 PHP (High: 5.1319 / Low: 4.6781). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0422 PHP (High: 5.0484 / Low: 5.0062).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1578 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 5.0832) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.8458), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2374 (+4.90%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.0070 | 4.9377 | 4.9808 |
| February | 5.0481 | 4.9603 | 5.0051 |
| March | 5.0484 | 5.0062 | 5.0283 |
| April | 5.0238 | 4.8593 | 4.9551 |
| May | 5.0102 | 4.8722 | 4.9470 |
| June | 5.0360 | 4.8754 | 4.9681 |
| July | 5.0875 | 4.9734 | 5.0138 |
| August | 5.1189 | 4.9435 | 5.0213 |
| September | 5.1372 | 5.0051 | 5.0629 |
| October | 5.1690 | 4.8757 | 5.0832 |
| November | 5.1319 | 4.6781 | 4.9254 |
| December | 5.0543 | 4.6432 | 4.8847 |