YEARLY HIGH
1.0963 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.6832 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7911 BOB

2016 VEF to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the VEF to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 1.0963. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 2, dropping to 0.6832.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4131 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0930 to the December average rate of 0.6930, the exchange rate registered a net change of -36.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.0963 was down 0.19% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.0983, 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 5,482 BOB
2015 Average 5,465 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 3,416 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,065.58 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.1333
0.6492
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to BOB 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 0.8895, compared to 0.6927 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1968 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8895
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6927

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0105 BOB (High: 0.6937 / Low: 0.6832). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 BOB (High: 0.6941 / Low: 0.6905).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0105
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

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 0.3916 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3916

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.0930) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.0944), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0014 (-0.13%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.0930
2015 Avg (January) 1.0944

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0963 1.0911 1.0930
February 1.0940 1.0857 1.0908
March 1.0861 1.0768 1.0812
April 0.6937 0.6832 0.6896
May 0.6941 0.6905 0.6917
June 0.6923 0.6886 0.6907
July 0.6936 0.6840 0.6905
August 0.6964 0.6915 0.6934
September 0.6954 0.6914 0.6932
October 0.6950 0.6897 0.6930
November 0.6958 0.6912 0.6932
December 0.6970 0.6905 0.6930