2016 SBD to VEF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2871 VEF

YEARLY LOW

0.7686 VEF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1479 VEF

2016 SBD to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SBD to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 1.2871. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 0.7686.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5186 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7762 to the December average rate of 1.2658, the exchange rate registered a net change of 63.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.2871 was up 53.58% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.8381, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,436 VEF

2015 Average 4,021 VEF

Yearly Trough Low 3,843 VEF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,592.76 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.3289

0.7259

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SBD 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 1.0269, compared to 1.2688 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2419 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0269

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2688

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0389 VEF (High: 1.2871 / Low: 1.2483). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0069 VEF (High: 0.7819 / Low: 0.7750).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0389

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0069

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0125 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0125

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.2658) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.7804), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4854 (+62.19%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.2658

2015 Avg (December) 0.7804

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7823	0.7686	0.7762
February	0.7819	0.7750	0.7779
March	0.8041	0.7769	0.7934
April	1.2786	1.2455	1.2576
May	1.2849	1.2779	1.2787
June	1.2789	1.2576	1.2776
July	1.2725	1.2577	1.2652
August	1.2828	1.2675	1.2750
September	1.2828	1.2628	1.2729
October	1.2799	1.2649	1.2723
November	1.2754	1.2477	1.2617
December	1.2871	1.2483	1.2658