YEARLY HIGH
2.6780 VEF
YEARLY LOW
1.5289 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3008 VEF

2016 PLN to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PLN to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 4, valuing the pair at 2.6780. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 1.5289.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1491 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5602 to the December average rate of 2.3738, the exchange rate registered a net change of 52.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.6780 was up 49.79% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.7879, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 53,561 VEF
2015 Average 33,539 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 30,578 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,982.81 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.7298
1.4539
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 2.0882, compared to 2.5135 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4253 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0882
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5135

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.1904 VEF (High: 2.5673 / Low: 2.3769). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0573 VEF (High: 1.6177 / Low: 1.5604).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1904
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0573

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1046 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1046

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 2.6234) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.6962), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9272 (+54.67%).

2016 Avg (April) 2.6234
2015 Avg (April) 1.6962

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6087 1.5289 1.5602
February 1.6177 1.5604 1.5967
March 1.6886 1.5853 1.6424
April 2.6780 2.5513 2.6234
May 2.6210 2.5139 2.5562
June 2.6238 2.4680 2.5501
July 2.5583 2.4912 2.5141
August 2.6359 2.5538 2.5985
September 2.6124 2.5508 2.5875
October 2.6090 2.5082 2.5558
November 2.5673 2.3769 2.4511
December 2.4166 2.3510 2.3738