YEARLY HIGH
540.6892 COP
YEARLY LOW
285.3930 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
353.1237 COP

2016 VEF to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the VEF to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 540.6892. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 285.3930.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 255.2961 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 518.9965 to the December average rate of 301.5052, the exchange rate registered a net change of -41.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 540.6892 was up 2.16% compared to the 2015 peak of 529.2773, 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 2,703,446 COP
2015 Average 2,172,060 COP
Yearly Trough Low 1,426,965 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,276,480.65 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

554.7971
268.8922
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to COP 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 407.4069, compared to 298.8404 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 108.5665 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 407.4069
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 298.8404

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 39.0472 COP (High: 516.3219 / Low: 477.2747). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.4653 COP (High: 299.5874 / Low: 288.1221).

March Spread (Volatile) ±39.0472
October Spread (Stable) ±11.4653

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 193.6726 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -193.6726

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 530.9717) against the same month in 2015 (average: 383.3393), the exchange rate shifted by +147.6324 (+38.51%).

2016 Avg (February) 530.9717
2015 Avg (February) 383.3393

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 534.1180 502.7847 518.9965
February 540.6892 523.1869 530.9717
March 516.3219 477.2747 494.1690
April 310.8199 287.3832 300.4963
May 309.1267 285.3930 300.4252
June 310.6426 292.9895 299.3827
July 308.4566 292.7628 297.0130
August 310.2164 286.7163 296.2266
September 297.6993 285.9388 292.7176
October 299.5874 288.1221 293.7620
November 318.5202 299.9813 311.8181
December 309.6001 297.5081 301.5052