YEARLY HIGH
0.0750 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0648 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0715 XDR

2017 VEF to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the VEF to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0750. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 0.0648.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0102 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0741 to the December average rate of 0.0686, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0750 was down 34.71% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1149, 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 375 XDR
2016 Average 412 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 324 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 50.76 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0746
0.0681
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to XDR 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 0.0732, compared to 0.0697 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0732
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0697

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0065 XDR (High: 0.0714 / Low: 0.0648). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 XDR (High: 0.0742 / Low: 0.0733).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0065
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0741) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1145), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0404 (-35.28%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0741
2016 Avg (January) 0.1145

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0750 0.0736 0.0741
February 0.0742 0.0733 0.0739
March 0.0744 0.0732 0.0739
April 0.0740 0.0717 0.0731
May 0.0733 0.0710 0.0722
June 0.0726 0.0709 0.0721
July 0.0721 0.0701 0.0710
August 0.0710 0.0684 0.0698
September 0.0709 0.0691 0.0699
October 0.0714 0.0672 0.0702
November 0.0714 0.0648 0.0687
December 0.0708 0.0651 0.0686