2016 SZL to VEF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7486 VEF

YEARLY LOW

0.3751 VEF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6229 VEF

2016 SZL to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SZL to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 0.7486. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 0.3751.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3734 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3886 to the December average rate of 0.7197, the exchange rate registered a net change of 85.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.7486 was up 34.43% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5568, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,743 VEF

2015 Average 2,490 VEF

Yearly Trough Low 1,876 VEF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,867.13 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.7598

0.3548

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 0.5327, compared to 0.7131 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1803 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5327

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7131

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0712 VEF (High: 0.7029 / Low: 0.6316). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0233 VEF (High: 0.4144 / Low: 0.3911).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0712

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0233

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0305 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0305

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 0.7139) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4466), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2673 (+59.86%).

2016 Avg (November) 0.7139

2015 Avg (November) 0.4466

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4081	0.3751	0.3886
February	0.4144	0.3911	0.4000
March	0.4259	0.4001	0.4116
April	0.7015	0.6544	0.6826
May	0.7029	0.6316	0.6521
June	0.6910	0.6376	0.6615
July	0.7150	0.6758	0.6935
August	0.7479	0.6909	0.7261
September	0.7367	0.6829	0.7090
October	0.7355	0.6983	0.7162
November	0.7486	0.6883	0.7139
December	0.7385	0.7054	0.7197