2016 AWG to VEF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 AWG to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the AWG to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 9, valuing the pair at 5.6023. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 31, dropping to 3.5162.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0862 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.5243 to the December average rate of 5.5609, the exchange rate registered a net change of 57.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 5.6023 was up 57.93% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.5474, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AWG based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
AWG to VEF 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 4.5436, compared to 5.5648 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0212 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was July, with a trading range of 0.0393 VEF (High: 5.6023 / Low: 5.5630). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 VEF (High: 5.5653 / Low: 5.5625).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0061 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2016: 5.5675) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.5239), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0436 (+57.99%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.5308 | 3.5225 | 3.5243 |
| February | 3.5309 | 3.5225 | 3.5242 |
| March | 3.5325 | 3.5162 | 3.5264 |
| April | 5.5706 | 5.5603 | 5.5618 |
| May | 5.5705 | 5.5598 | 5.5632 |
| June | 5.5718 | 5.5588 | 5.5615 |
| July | 5.6023 | 5.5630 | 5.5675 |
| August | 5.5730 | 5.5589 | 5.5635 |
| September | 5.5750 | 5.5630 | 5.5694 |
| October | 5.5667 | 5.5596 | 5.5633 |
| November | 5.5653 | 5.5625 | 5.5640 |
| December | 5.5703 | 5.5492 | 5.5609 |