YEARLY HIGH
0.6541 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.3734 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4526 PLN

2016 VEF to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the VEF to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 0.6541. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 4, dropping to 0.3734.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2807 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6411 to the December average rate of 0.4213, the exchange rate registered a net change of -34.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.6541 was up 2.31% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6393, 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 3,270 PLN
2015 Average 2,984 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 1,867 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,403.30 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.6671
0.3553
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to PLN 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 0.5069, compared to 0.3983 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1085 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5069
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3983

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0386 PLN (High: 0.6308 / Low: 0.5922). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0092 PLN (High: 0.3920 / Low: 0.3828).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0386
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0092

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 0.2278 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2278

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.6411) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5818), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0593 (+10.20%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.6411
2015 Avg (January) 0.5818

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6541 0.6216 0.6411
February 0.6409 0.6182 0.6263
March 0.6308 0.5922 0.6091
April 0.3920 0.3734 0.3813
May 0.3978 0.3815 0.3912
June 0.4052 0.3811 0.3922
July 0.4014 0.3909 0.3978
August 0.3916 0.3794 0.3849
September 0.3920 0.3828 0.3865
October 0.3987 0.3833 0.3914
November 0.4207 0.3895 0.4083
December 0.4254 0.4138 0.4213