YEARLY HIGH
1.6528 VEF
YEARLY LOW
1.0239 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4696 VEF

2016 SDG to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SDG to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 9, valuing the pair at 1.6528. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 1.0239.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6289 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0331 to the December average rate of 1.5381, the exchange rate registered a net change of 48.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.6528 was up 48.78% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.1109, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,264 VEF
2015 Average 5,255 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 5,120 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,144.38 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.7026
0.9722
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 1.3364, compared to 1.6027 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2664 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3364
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6027

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was October, with a trading range of 0.0999 VEF (High: 1.6469 / Low: 1.5469). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0041 VEF (High: 1.6391 / Low: 1.6350).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0999
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0041

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0682 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0682

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2016: 1.6417) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.0573), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5844 (+55.27%).

2016 Avg (July) 1.6417
2015 Avg (July) 1.0573

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0369 1.0239 1.0331
February 1.0396 1.0312 1.0361
March 1.0405 1.0334 1.0375
April 1.6382 1.6320 1.6352
May 1.6391 1.6350 1.6372
June 1.6427 1.6360 1.6390
July 1.6528 1.6317 1.6417
August 1.6440 1.6346 1.6412
September 1.6442 1.6297 1.6391
October 1.6469 1.5469 1.6123
November 1.5697 1.5335 1.5441
December 1.5442 1.5273 1.5381