YEARLY HIGH
3592.6391 STD
YEARLY LOW
2095.6912 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2541.7394 STD

2016 VEF to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the VEF to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 3592.6391. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 2095.6912.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1496.9479 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3566.2432 to the December average rate of 2330.6135, the exchange rate registered a net change of -34.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3592.6391 was down 2.57% compared to the 2015 peak of 3687.3553, 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 17,963,196 STD
2015 Average 17,470,701 STD
Yearly Trough Low 10,478,456 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,484,739.42 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

3706.5601
2022.7569
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to STD 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 2845.3605, compared to 2238.1183 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 607.2422 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2845.3605
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2238.1183

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 141.7459 STD (High: 3565.0750 / Low: 3423.3291). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 23.5366 STD (High: 2204.2851 / Low: 2180.7484).

March Spread (Volatile) ±141.7459
September Spread (Stable) ±23.5366

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 1322.0193 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1322.0193

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 3566.2432) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3331.2442), the exchange rate shifted by +234.9990 (+7.05%).

2016 Avg (January) 3566.2432
2015 Avg (January) 3331.2442

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3592.6391 3548.1653 3566.2432
February 3560.1793 3463.5022 3503.3450
March 3565.0750 3423.3291 3485.0931
April 2179.8626 2139.6177 2163.0738
May 2206.3581 2131.5035 2170.6151
June 2228.6259 2095.6912 2183.7930
July 2234.0122 2203.9999 2216.5183
August 2216.9244 2167.4628 2191.4095
September 2204.2851 2180.7484 2190.8298
October 2257.9890 2167.3313 2224.3431
November 2323.3395 2207.6881 2274.9955
December 2356.4691 2295.6355 2330.6135