YEARLY HIGH
10.8784 BTN
YEARLY LOW
6.6367 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.7115 BTN

2016 VEF to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the VEF to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 10.8784. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 1, dropping to 6.6367.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.2417 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.6429 to the December average rate of 6.7951, the exchange rate registered a net change of -36.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 10.8784 was up 2.45% compared to the 2015 peak of 10.6187, 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 54,392 BTN
2015 Average 50,749 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 33,183 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,208.64 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

11.2124
6.2517
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to BTN 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 8.6917, compared to 6.7312 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.9605 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.6917
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.7312

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.3049 BTN (High: 10.7810 / Low: 10.4761). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0382 BTN (High: 6.7017 / Low: 6.6635).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3049
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0382

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 3.9206 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.9206

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 10.7990) against the same month in 2015 (average: 9.8248), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9742 (+9.92%).

2016 Avg (February) 10.7990
2015 Avg (February) 9.8248

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.7810 10.4761 10.6429
February 10.8784 10.7074 10.7990
March 10.7704 10.4857 10.5857
April 6.6841 6.6367 6.6651
May 6.7800 6.6538 6.7108
June 6.8130 6.6899 6.7467
July 6.7600 6.7060 6.7314
August 6.7300 6.6898 6.7086
September 6.7172 6.6542 6.6925
October 6.7017 6.6635 6.6871
November 6.8816 6.6681 6.7725
December 6.8586 6.7501 6.7951