2016 VEF to BDT Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 VEF to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the VEF to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 12.5082. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 9, dropping to 7.7972.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.7110 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.4181 to the December average rate of 7.9413, the exchange rate registered a net change of -36.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 12.5082 was up 0.56% compared to the 2015 peak of 12.4390, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 VEF based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
VEF to BDT 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 10.1399, compared to 7.8792 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.2607 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.1674 BDT (High: 8.0359 / Low: 7.8685). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0236 BDT (High: 7.8727 / Low: 7.8491).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 4.5267 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 12.4307) against the same month in 2015 (average: 12.3289), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1017 (+0.83%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.5004 | 12.3605 | 12.4181 |
| February | 12.5082 | 12.3643 | 12.4307 |
| March | 12.4349 | 12.3175 | 12.3856 |
| April | 7.8727 | 7.8491 | 7.8589 |
| May | 7.8910 | 7.8533 | 7.8737 |
| June | 7.9032 | 7.8372 | 7.8724 |
| July | 7.9022 | 7.7972 | 7.8535 |
| August | 7.8932 | 7.8451 | 7.8588 |
| September | 7.8807 | 7.8447 | 7.8593 |
| October | 7.8770 | 7.8305 | 7.8582 |
| November | 7.9561 | 7.8584 | 7.9040 |
| December | 8.0359 | 7.8685 | 7.9413 |