2017 VEF to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7959 SBD

YEARLY LOW

0.7109 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7737 SBD

2017 VEF to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the VEF to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 20, valuing the pair at 0.7959. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 0.7109.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0851 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7867 to the December average rate of 0.7553, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.7959 was down 38.83% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.3011, 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 3,980 SBD

2016 Average 4,548 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 3,554 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 425.40 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.7898

0.7522

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to SBD 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 0.7815, compared to 0.7658 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0156 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7815

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7658

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0845 SBD (High: 0.7953 / Low: 0.7109). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0052 SBD (High: 0.7804 / Low: 0.7752).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0845

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0052

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0153 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0153

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.7823) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.7821), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+0.03%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.7823

2016 Avg (May) 0.7821

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7957	0.7813	0.7867
February	0.7822	0.7752	0.7791
March	0.7804	0.7752	0.7780
April	0.7855	0.7704	0.7777
May	0.7959	0.7700	0.7823
June	0.7937	0.7730	0.7851
July	0.7890	0.7638	0.7752
August	0.7822	0.7473	0.7630
September	0.7843	0.7592	0.7711
October	0.7820	0.7372	0.7728
November	0.7953	0.7109	0.7575
December	0.7840	0.7152	0.7553