YEARLY HIGH
10.8830 INR
YEARLY LOW
6.6289 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.7113 INR

2016 VEF to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the VEF to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 10.8830. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 4, dropping to 6.6289.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.2540 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.6456 to the December average rate of 6.7895, the exchange rate registered a net change of -36.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 10.8830 was up 2.27% compared to the 2015 peak of 10.6419, 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 54,415 INR
2015 Average 50,753 INR
Yearly Trough Low 33,145 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,270.22 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

11.2146
6.2508
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to INR 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 8.6915, compared to 6.7310 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.9606 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.6915
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.7310

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.2937 INR (High: 10.7702 / Low: 10.4765). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0416 INR (High: 6.7065 / Low: 6.6649).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2937
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0416

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 3.9158 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.9158

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 10.8009) against the same month in 2015 (average: 9.8237), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9772 (+9.95%).

2016 Avg (February) 10.8009
2015 Avg (February) 9.8237

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.7702 10.4765 10.6456
February 10.8830 10.7018 10.8009
March 10.7365 10.4842 10.5803
April 6.6870 6.6289 6.6645
May 6.7803 6.6590 6.7133
June 6.8194 6.6792 6.7447
July 6.7578 6.6911 6.7261
August 6.7336 6.6867 6.7099
September 6.7225 6.6517 6.6907
October 6.7065 6.6649 6.6876
November 6.8857 6.6567 6.7819
December 6.8469 6.7491 6.7895