2017 VEF to STD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 VEF to STD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the VEF to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 2350.3320. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 1903.3062.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 447.0259 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2310.6743 to the December average rate of 2009.3224, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2350.3320 was down 34.58% compared to the 2016 peak of 3592.6391, 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 STD 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 2260.9046, compared to 2045.9568 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 214.9478 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 194.4310 STD (High: 2097.7372 / Low: 1903.3062). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 51.3789 STD (High: 2326.7469 / Low: 2275.3680).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 72.7503 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 2310.6743) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3566.2432), the exchange rate shifted by -1255.5688 (-35.21%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2350.3320 | 2281.3766 | 2310.6743 |
| February | 2326.7469 | 2275.3680 | 2305.1584 |
| March | 2333.2931 | 2264.4995 | 2294.4530 |
| April | 2318.1271 | 2209.0786 | 2276.0858 |
| May | 2267.6532 | 2144.8486 | 2203.3356 |
| June | 2202.0651 | 2120.7354 | 2175.7205 |
| July | 2152.2047 | 2049.5625 | 2106.1057 |
| August | 2081.1721 | 2007.4270 | 2044.3658 |
| September | 2085.2143 | 2011.5988 | 2042.5873 |
| October | 2098.5633 | 1974.6109 | 2060.9487 |
| November | 2097.7372 | 1903.3062 | 2012.4112 |
| December | 2083.0299 | 1913.6263 | 2009.3224 |