YEARLY HIGH
767.1764 SLL
YEARLY LOW
548.2730 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
740.2672 SLL

2017 VEF to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the VEF to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 767.1764. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 548.2730.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 218.9034 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 690.6452 to the December average rate of 742.8043, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 767.1764 was up 15.48% compared to the 2016 peak of 664.3441, 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 3,835,882 SLL
2016 Average 2,712,120 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 2,741,365 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,094,517.14 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

762.4142
684.1207
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to SLL 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 735.0998, compared to 745.4345 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.3347 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 735.0998
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 745.4345

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 195.4882 SLL (High: 743.7612 / Low: 548.2730). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 12.4717 SLL (High: 747.2487 / Low: 734.7770).

January Spread (Volatile) ±195.4882
February Spread (Stable) ±12.4717

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 16.7963 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -16.7963

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 742.8043) against the same month in 2016 (average: 553.7393), the exchange rate shifted by +189.0650 (+34.14%).

2017 Avg (December) 742.8043
2016 Avg (December) 553.7393

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 743.7612 548.2730 690.6452
February 747.2487 734.7770 741.4761
March 753.3283 724.8837 744.5768
April 749.9983 734.6146 743.5664
May 753.6288 732.1564 742.2810
June 753.6063 734.8843 748.0534
July 755.4190 736.1282 743.2032
August 755.7550 727.6202 741.8364
September 761.0194 741.2824 749.7801
October 765.4793 721.6712 755.8898
November 765.5552 695.8507 739.0935
December 767.1764 705.1159 742.8043