YEARLY HIGH
15.4239 VEF
YEARLY LOW
13.3358 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.0070 VEF

2017 XDR to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XDR to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 2, valuing the pair at 15.4239. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 13.3358.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0881 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.4964 to the December average rate of 14.5844, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 15.4239 was up 8.64% compared to the 2016 peak of 14.1978, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 77,120 VEF
2016 Average 63,023 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 66,679 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,440.52 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

14.6932
13.3876
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR to VEF 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 13.6625, compared to 14.3516 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6891 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.6625
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.3516

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 1.4115 VEF (High: 15.4239 / Low: 14.0124). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1652 VEF (High: 13.6346 / Low: 13.4694).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.4115
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1652

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0613 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0613

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 14.5664) against the same month in 2016 (average: 13.6324), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9340 (+6.85%).

2017 Avg (November) 14.5664
2016 Avg (November) 13.6324

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.5881 13.3358 13.4964
February 13.6346 13.4694 13.5361
March 13.6574 13.4474 13.5287
April 13.9511 13.5116 13.6860
May 14.0801 13.6347 13.8495
June 14.0986 13.7746 13.8780
July 14.2686 13.8663 14.0860
August 14.6171 14.0821 14.3206
September 14.4820 14.0961 14.3067
October 14.8772 13.9988 14.2454
November 15.4239 14.0124 14.5664
December 15.3621 14.1194 14.5844