YEARLY HIGH
1.4079 SCR
YEARLY LOW
1.2260 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3450 SCR

2017 VEF to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the VEF to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 29, valuing the pair at 1.4079. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 1.2260.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1819 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3395 to the December average rate of 1.3531, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.4079 was down 38.00% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.2709, 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 7,040 SCR
2016 Average 7,605 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 6,130 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 909.52 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.3573
1.3355
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to SCR 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 1.3437, compared to 1.3464 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3437
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3464

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.1750 SCR (High: 1.4010 / Low: 1.2260). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0457 SCR (High: 1.3774 / Low: 1.3317).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1750
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0457

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0182 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0182

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 1.3555) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.3278), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0277 (+2.09%).

2017 Avg (October) 1.3555
2016 Avg (October) 1.3278

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3622 1.2960 1.3395
February 1.3686 1.3188 1.3466
March 1.3670 1.2990 1.3481
April 1.3705 1.2839 1.3408
May 1.3716 1.3210 1.3447
June 1.3928 1.3038 1.3425
July 1.3805 1.3134 1.3410
August 1.3687 1.2976 1.3379
September 1.3774 1.3317 1.3536
October 1.4079 1.3127 1.3555
November 1.4010 1.2260 1.3374
December 1.4067 1.2826 1.3531