YEARLY HIGH
1238.0558 GNF
YEARLY LOW
729.3992 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
949.5919 GNF

2016 VEF to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the VEF to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 1238.0558. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 5, dropping to 729.3992.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 508.6566 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1223.9948 to the December average rate of 929.0403, the exchange rate registered a net change of -24.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1238.0558 was down 1.71% compared to the 2015 peak of 1259.5862, 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 6,190,279 GNF
2015 Average 5,816,973 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 3,646,996 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,543,282.97 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1272.1981
693.7586
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to GNF 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 987.8911, compared to 911.2927 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 76.5984 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 987.8911
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 911.2927

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 172.2605 GNF (High: 901.6597 / Low: 729.3992). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.4678 GNF (High: 762.2951 / Low: 754.8273).

June Spread (Volatile) ±172.2605
April Spread (Stable) ±7.4678

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 443.7747 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -443.7747

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1223.9948) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1118.4895), the exchange rate shifted by +105.5053 (+9.43%).

2016 Avg (January) 1223.9948
2015 Avg (January) 1118.4895

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1238.0558 1215.9906 1223.9948
February 1229.8136 1207.2959 1218.3424
March 1211.0440 1195.5770 1204.1982
April 762.2951 754.8273 760.4234
May 758.3862 733.4255 741.9619
June 901.6597 729.3992 778.4259
July 904.5137 883.0950 896.5035
August 916.2019 893.3233 906.6552
September 916.8825 902.9557 910.6552
October 915.4684 902.3240 910.5284
November 921.6370 904.3559 914.3738
December 950.6640 915.4989 929.0403