YEARLY HIGH
1.3399 VEF
YEARLY LOW
0.8169 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1932 VEF

2016 GTQ to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GTQ to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 1.3399. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 20, dropping to 0.8169.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5230 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8262 to the December average rate of 1.3307, the exchange rate registered a net change of 61.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.3399 was up 60.17% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.8365, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,699 VEF
2015 Average 4,126 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 4,084 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,614.97 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.3818
0.7686
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 1.0612, compared to 1.3251 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2638 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0612
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3251

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was July, with a trading range of 0.0200 VEF (High: 1.3225 / Low: 1.3026). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0066 VEF (High: 1.2943 / Low: 1.2877).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0200
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0066

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0051 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0051

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.3307) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.8305), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5002 (+60.23%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.3307
2015 Avg (December) 0.8305

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8293 0.8202 0.8262
February 0.8280 0.8200 0.8249
March 0.8244 0.8169 0.8197
April 1.2943 1.2877 1.2900
May 1.3073 1.2888 1.3019
June 1.3078 1.2997 1.3047
July 1.3225 1.3026 1.3119
August 1.3296 1.3160 1.3235
September 1.3284 1.3200 1.3250
October 1.3358 1.3249 1.3304
November 1.3317 1.3248 1.3288
December 1.3399 1.3234 1.3307