YEARLY HIGH
1294.2501 LAK
YEARLY LOW
802.0833 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
931.7121 LAK

2016 VEF to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the VEF to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 9, valuing the pair at 1294.2501. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 802.0833.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 492.1668 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1288.7833 to the December average rate of 816.8636, the exchange rate registered a net change of -36.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1294.2501 was down 0.90% compared to the 2015 peak of 1306.0388, 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 6,471,251 LAK
2015 Average 6,435,971 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 4,010,417 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,460,833.95 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1336.6527
762.2190
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to LAK 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 1049.8969, compared to 813.5274 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 236.3695 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1049.8969
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 813.5274

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 20.3626 LAK (High: 822.4460 / Low: 802.0833). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.0735 LAK (High: 813.2736 / Low: 809.2001).

December Spread (Volatile) ±20.3626
September Spread (Stable) ±4.0735

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 472.0633 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -472.0633

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 1285.4826) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1284.9542), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5284 (+0.04%).

2016 Avg (February) 1285.4826
2015 Avg (February) 1284.9542

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1292.1972 1283.1988 1288.7833
February 1294.2501 1278.6785 1285.4826
March 1292.7535 1275.6095 1285.2192
April 814.9017 808.6209 813.1558
May 818.5704 812.7024 814.0048
June 814.9521 808.2962 812.7358
July 814.4916 805.1143 810.0884
August 813.4053 809.2693 811.0163
September 813.2736 809.2001 811.3879
October 817.2508 810.5209 813.9130
November 821.2873 813.5769 817.8952
December 822.4460 802.0833 816.8636