YEARLY HIGH
4793.3347 IRR
YEARLY LOW
2996.2136 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3458.1333 IRR

2016 VEF to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the VEF to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 31, valuing the pair at 4793.3347. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 9, dropping to 2996.2136.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1797.1211 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4747.0051 to the December average rate of 3011.1563, the exchange rate registered a net change of -36.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 4793.3347 was up 0.94% compared to the 2015 peak of 4748.8032, 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 23,966,674 IRR
2015 Average 22,915,352 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 14,981,068 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,985,605.41 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

4955.9774
2834.3544
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to IRR 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 3901.6976, compared to 3014.5689 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 887.1287 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3901.6976
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3014.5689

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was July, with a trading range of 52.2001 IRR (High: 3048.4138 / Low: 2996.2136). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1375 IRR (High: 3015.4127 / Low: 3013.2751).

July Spread (Volatile) ±52.2001
November Spread (Stable) ±2.1375

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 1747.1900 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1747.1900

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 4779.1755) against the same month in 2015 (average: 4411.1475), the exchange rate shifted by +368.0280 (+8.34%).

2016 Avg (March) 4779.1755
2015 Avg (March) 4411.1475

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4748.7656 4745.1436 4747.0051
February 4781.4138 4744.6555 4774.6323
March 4793.3347 4773.2759 4779.1755
April 3033.8421 3027.2271 3031.9855
May 3039.5628 3033.1879 3036.0592
June 3048.7175 3017.7381 3041.3282
July 3048.4138 2996.2136 3019.1123
August 3016.0999 3012.9278 3014.1837
September 3015.5866 3013.2952 3014.5539
October 3015.4066 3013.0902 3014.0445
November 3015.4127 3013.2751 3014.3630
December 3014.4819 3008.9022 3011.1563