YEARLY HIGH
0.1620 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.0956 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1131 CHF

2016 VEF to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the VEF to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 0.1620. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 10, dropping to 0.0956.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0664 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1593 to the December average rate of 0.1021, the exchange rate registered a net change of -35.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1620 was down 0.60% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1630, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 810 CHF
2015 Average 762 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 478 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 331.82 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1655
0.0904
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to CHF 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 0.1272, compared to 0.0990 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0282 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1272
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0990

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0077 CHF (High: 0.1616 / Low: 0.1539). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 CHF (High: 0.0983 / Low: 0.0969).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0077
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0585 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0585

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.1593) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1498), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0095 (+6.36%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.1593
2015 Avg (January) 0.1498

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1620 0.1573 0.1593
February 0.1616 0.1539 0.1569
March 0.1579 0.1526 0.1552
April 0.0981 0.0956 0.0967
May 0.0997 0.0958 0.0982
June 0.0993 0.0962 0.0972
July 0.0993 0.0972 0.0983
August 0.0985 0.0959 0.0974
September 0.0983 0.0969 0.0977
October 0.0997 0.0973 0.0988
November 0.1018 0.0971 0.0998
December 0.1030 0.1009 0.1021