YEARLY HIGH
17.4283 DZD
YEARLY LOW
10.8285 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.5253 DZD

2016 VEF to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the VEF to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 17.4283. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 11, dropping to 10.8285.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.5998 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.9911 to the December average rate of 11.0936, the exchange rate registered a net change of -34.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 17.4283 was up 1.66% compared to the 2015 peak of 17.1440, 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 87,142 DZD
2015 Average 79,422 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 54,143 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,998.91 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

17.9604
10.2580
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to DZD 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 14.0204, compared to 11.0302 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.9902 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.0204
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.0302

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.5121 DZD (High: 17.1972 / Low: 16.6851). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0764 DZD (High: 10.9774 / Low: 10.9011).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.5121
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0764

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 6.4186 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.4186

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 17.3185) against the same month in 2015 (average: 15.2867), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0318 (+13.29%).

2016 Avg (March) 17.3185
2015 Avg (March) 15.2867

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.0541 16.9266 16.9911
February 17.1972 16.6851 16.8650
March 17.4283 17.1690 17.3185
April 10.9758 10.8285 10.8999
May 11.0770 10.9112 11.0063
June 11.0941 10.9759 11.0417
July 11.1073 10.9913 11.0634
August 11.0271 10.8831 10.9637
September 10.9774 10.9011 10.9459
October 11.0686 10.9775 11.0317
November 11.1370 10.9912 11.0831
December 11.1491 11.0284 11.0936