YEARLY HIGH
0.7018 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.6076 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6570 SDG

2017 VEF to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the VEF to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.7018. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 0.6076.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0942 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6443 to the December average rate of 0.6538, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.7018 was down 28.14% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.9766, 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 3,509 SDG
2016 Average 3,529 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 3,038 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 471.25 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6673
0.6422
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to SDG 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 0.6569, compared to 0.6571 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6569
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6571

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0846 SDG (High: 0.7018 / Low: 0.6172). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0130 SDG (High: 0.6530 / Low: 0.6400).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0846
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0130

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0150 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0150

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.6538) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.6502), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0036 (+0.55%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.6538
2016 Avg (December) 0.6502

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6530 0.6400 0.6443
February 0.6692 0.6398 0.6454
March 0.6707 0.6378 0.6584
April 0.6719 0.6569 0.6648
May 0.6708 0.6531 0.6629
June 0.6700 0.6566 0.6652
July 0.6692 0.6502 0.6607
August 0.6687 0.6430 0.6574
September 0.6706 0.6553 0.6638
October 0.6696 0.6299 0.6609
November 0.6703 0.6076 0.6459
December 0.7018 0.6172 0.6538