2016 TOP to VEF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 TOP to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the TOP to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 9, valuing the pair at 4.5799. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 7, dropping to 2.7030.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8769 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8020 to the December average rate of 4.3853, the exchange rate registered a net change of 56.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 4.5799 was up 42.88% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.2055, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 TOP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
TOP to VEF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.6220, compared to 4.4322 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8102 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.2220 VEF (High: 4.5799 / Low: 4.3578). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0426 VEF (High: 4.4613 / Low: 4.4187).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and October, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0716 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 4.4569) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.8414), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6155 (+56.86%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2.8294 | 2.7528 | 2.8020 |
| February | 2.8162 | 2.7030 | 2.7766 |
| March | 2.8281 | 2.7829 | 2.8069 |
| April | 4.5128 | 4.4442 | 4.4747 |
| May | 4.4886 | 4.3765 | 4.4285 |
| June | 4.5021 | 4.3676 | 4.4433 |
| July | 4.4612 | 4.3505 | 4.4079 |
| August | 4.4439 | 4.3936 | 4.4171 |
| September | 4.4613 | 4.4187 | 4.4363 |
| October | 4.5253 | 4.4304 | 4.4899 |
| November | 4.5799 | 4.3578 | 4.4569 |
| December | 4.4594 | 4.2880 | 4.3853 |