YEARLY HIGH
0.3172 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.1991 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2295 BBD

2016 VEF to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the VEF to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 31, valuing the pair at 0.3172. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 9, dropping to 0.1991.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1181 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3165 to the December average rate of 0.2005, the exchange rate registered a net change of -36.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3172 was down 0.25% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3180, 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 1,586 BBD
2015 Average 1,583 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 995 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 590.55 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3281
0.1887
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to BBD 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 0.2585, compared to 0.2004 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0580 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2585
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2004

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0015 BBD (High: 0.3172 / Low: 0.3157). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BBD (High: 0.2005 / Low: 0.2004).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0015
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1157 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1157

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 0.3163) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3167), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0005 (-0.15%).

2016 Avg (March) 0.3163
2015 Avg (March) 0.3167

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3166 0.3164 0.3165
February 0.3166 0.3164 0.3165
March 0.3172 0.3157 0.3163
April 0.2006 0.2003 0.2005
May 0.2006 0.2005 0.2006
June 0.2006 0.2004 0.2006
July 0.2005 0.1991 0.2003
August 0.2006 0.2004 0.2005
September 0.2005 0.2004 0.2005
October 0.2005 0.2004 0.2005
November 0.2005 0.2004 0.2004
December 0.2013 0.2002 0.2005