YEARLY HIGH
2350.3320 STD
YEARLY LOW
1903.3062 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2153.4307 STD

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 VEF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 11,751,660 STD
2016 Average 12,700,925 STD
Yearly Trough Low 9,516,531 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,235,129.39 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2340.8095
1979.1872
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2260.9046
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2045.9568

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

November Spread (Volatile) ±194.4310
February Spread (Stable) ±51.3789

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No 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.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -72.7503

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2017 Avg (January) 2310.6743
2016 Avg (January) 3566.2432

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