YEARLY HIGH
0.2305 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.1257 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1527 CAD

2016 VEF to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the VEF to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.2305. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 0.1257.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1049 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2245 to the December average rate of 0.1337, the exchange rate registered a net change of -40.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2305 was up 4.32% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2210, 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 1,153 CAD
2015 Average 1,012 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 628 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 524.27 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2341
0.1191
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to CAD 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 0.1732, compared to 0.1322 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0410 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1732
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1322

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0114 CAD (High: 0.2305 / Low: 0.2191). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 CAD (High: 0.1357 / Low: 0.1335).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0114
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0804 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0804

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.2245) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1914), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0331 (+17.30%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.2245
2015 Avg (January) 0.1914

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2305 0.2191 0.2245
February 0.2222 0.2139 0.2182
March 0.2127 0.2053 0.2090
April 0.1318 0.1259 0.1287
May 0.1317 0.1257 0.1298
June 0.1314 0.1275 0.1293
July 0.1321 0.1289 0.1305
August 0.1321 0.1283 0.1303
September 0.1324 0.1290 0.1312
October 0.1344 0.1315 0.1328
November 0.1357 0.1335 0.1349
December 0.1358 0.1315 0.1337