YEARLY HIGH
196.5991 KRW
YEARLY LOW
109.5837 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
133.7591 KRW

2016 VEF to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the VEF to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 196.5991. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 109.5837.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 87.0154 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 190.0349 to the December average rate of 118.5771, the exchange rate registered a net change of -37.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 196.5991 was up 3.28% compared to the 2015 peak of 190.3587, 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 982,995 KRW
2015 Average 895,605 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 547,919 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 435,076.87 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

200.8964
103.0883
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to KRW 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 153.3444, compared to 114.1738 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 39.1706 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 153.3444
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 114.1738

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 13.5618 KRW (High: 195.2479 / Low: 181.6860). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2747 KRW (High: 115.9874 / Low: 113.7126).

March Spread (Volatile) ±13.5618
April Spread (Stable) ±2.2747

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 72.1762 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -72.1762

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 192.7457) against the same month in 2015 (average: 174.3757), the exchange rate shifted by +18.3700 (+10.53%).

2016 Avg (February) 192.7457
2015 Avg (February) 174.3757

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 192.1010 185.9384 190.0349
February 196.5991 189.4507 192.7457
March 195.2479 181.6860 187.2219
April 115.9874 113.7126 115.0458
May 119.6698 114.3143 117.8124
June 119.6615 115.3309 117.2057
July 116.3252 111.7396 114.2775
August 112.5903 109.7907 111.3993
September 112.8671 109.5837 111.2390
October 114.8614 110.2910 112.8894
November 118.4478 113.8360 116.6605
December 121.3135 116.3272 118.5771