2016 VEF to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

249.2536 BIF

YEARLY LOW

154.7885 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

184.6510 BIF

2016 VEF to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the VEF to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 249.2536. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 3, dropping to 154.7885.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 94.4651 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 247.0927 to the December average rate of 167.7509, the exchange rate registered a net change of -32.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 249.2536 was down 3.93% compared to the 2015 peak of 259.4462, 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 1,246,268 BIF

2015 Average 1,239,577 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 773,942 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 472,325.69 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

256.2219

146.6723

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to BIF 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 202.3254, compared to 166.9766 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 35.3488 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 202.3254

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 166.9766

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 13.7820 BIF (High: 169.2452 / Low: 155.4632). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1199 BIF (High: 168.1393 / Low: 167.0195).

June Spread (Volatile) ±13.7820

November Spread (Stable) ±1.1199

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 91.0481 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -91.0481

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 247.0927) against the same month in 2015 (average: 248.1126), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0199 (-0.41%).

2016 Avg (January) 247.0927

2015 Avg (January) 248.1126

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	249.2536	245.0131	247.0927
February	248.5840	244.9932	246.8409
March	248.6039	244.9326	246.8495
April	156.9437	154.7885	155.8014
May	157.1770	155.3402	156.3727
June	169.2452	155.4632	160.9950
July	166.5272	165.2451	166.0433
August	167.9271	165.6030	166.6024
September	167.7973	166.1425	166.8081
October	167.5506	166.3912	167.0700
November	168.1393	167.0195	167.5848
December	169.0927	166.9174	167.7509