YEARLY HIGH
5.0234 VEF
YEARLY LOW
3.1528 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.5311 VEF

2016 BBD to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BBD to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 9, valuing the pair at 5.0234. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 31, dropping to 3.1528.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8706 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1600 to the December average rate of 4.9872, the exchange rate registered a net change of 57.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 5.0234 was up 58.45% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.1705, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 25,117 VEF
2015 Average 15,795 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 15,764 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,353.04 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

5.1748
2.9766
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 4.0733, compared to 4.9889 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9156 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.0733
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.9889

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was July, with a trading range of 0.0353 VEF (High: 5.0234 / Low: 4.9882). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 VEF (High: 4.9897 / Low: 4.9882).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0353
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0035 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2016: 4.9916) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.1598), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8318 (+57.97%).

2016 Avg (July) 4.9916
2015 Avg (July) 3.1598

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.1603 3.1585 3.1600
February 3.1603 3.1585 3.1598
March 3.1675 3.1528 3.1620
April 4.9918 4.9852 4.9864
May 4.9867 4.9843 4.9857
June 4.9893 4.9842 4.9859
July 5.0234 4.9882 4.9916
August 4.9893 4.9845 4.9882
September 4.9897 4.9882 4.9887
October 4.9892 4.9877 4.9885
November 4.9902 4.9877 4.9890
December 4.9947 4.9682 4.9872