YEARLY HIGH
3.2003 VEF
YEARLY LOW
1.5259 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6428 VEF

2016 BRL to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BRL to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 25, valuing the pair at 3.2003. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 1.5259.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6744 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5635 to the December average rate of 2.9775, the exchange rate registered a net change of 90.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3.2003 was up 30.41% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.4540, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 80,008 VEF
2015 Average 48,172 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 38,148 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41,860.47 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

3.2798
1.4075
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 2.2347, compared to 3.0509 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8162 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2347
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0509

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.3256 VEF (High: 3.0929 / Low: 2.7674). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0656 VEF (High: 1.6241 / Low: 1.5585).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.3256
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0656

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1450 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1450

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 3.1238) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.6305), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4933 (+91.58%).

2016 Avg (October) 3.1238
2015 Avg (October) 1.6305

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5990 1.5259 1.5635
February 1.6241 1.5585 1.5920
March 1.7637 1.6022 1.7140
April 2.8958 2.7054 2.8084
May 2.9032 2.7606 2.8185
June 3.0929 2.7674 2.9115
July 3.0869 2.9817 3.0491
August 3.1830 3.0554 3.1096
September 3.1134 2.9964 3.0664
October 3.2003 3.0591 3.1238
November 3.1386 2.8994 2.9788
December 3.0717 2.8335 2.9775