YEARLY HIGH
0.0065 VEF
YEARLY LOW
0.0040 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0056 VEF

2016 BIF to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BIF to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 3, valuing the pair at 0.0065. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.0040.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0024 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0040 to the December average rate of 0.0060, the exchange rate registered a net change of 47.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0065 was up 57.14% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0041, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 32 VEF
2015 Average 20 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 20 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.24 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0067
0.0038
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF 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 0.0052, compared to 0.0060 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0052
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0060

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0005 VEF (High: 0.0064 / Low: 0.0059). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 VEF (High: 0.0060 / Low: 0.0059).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 0.0064) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0040), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0024 (+59.03%).

2016 Avg (April) 0.0064
2015 Avg (April) 0.0040

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0041 0.0040 0.0040
February 0.0041 0.0040 0.0041
March 0.0041 0.0040 0.0041
April 0.0065 0.0064 0.0064
May 0.0064 0.0064 0.0064
June 0.0064 0.0059 0.0062
July 0.0061 0.0060 0.0060
August 0.0060 0.0060 0.0060
September 0.0060 0.0060 0.0060
October 0.0060 0.0060 0.0060
November 0.0060 0.0059 0.0060
December 0.0060 0.0059 0.0060