YEARLY HIGH
239.6970 LBP
YEARLY LOW
150.2304 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
173.1580 LBP

2016 VEF to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the VEF to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 239.6970. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 9, dropping to 150.2304.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 89.4667 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 238.9845 to the December average rate of 151.0728, the exchange rate registered a net change of -36.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 239.6970 was down 0.15% compared to the 2015 peak of 240.0519, 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 1,198,485 LBP
2015 Average 1,193,401 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 751,152 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 447,333.31 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

247.7757
142.2816
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to LBP 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 195.0652, compared to 151.2508 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 43.8144 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 195.0652
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 151.2508

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was July, with a trading range of 1.6950 LBP (High: 151.9254 / Low: 150.2304). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4525 LBP (High: 151.6408 / Low: 151.1883).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.6950
November Spread (Stable) ±0.4525

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 87.2479 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -87.2479

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 238.9845) against the same month in 2015 (average: 239.3439), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3593 (-0.15%).

2016 Avg (January) 238.9845
2015 Avg (January) 239.3439

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 239.6970 238.0933 238.9845
February 239.4527 237.9303 238.8105
March 239.1456 237.9090 238.5327
April 151.5484 150.9617 151.2848
May 151.6335 151.1103 151.4034
June 151.6834 150.9145 151.3750
July 151.9254 150.2304 151.2311
August 151.6233 151.1132 151.3031
September 151.5170 150.9451 151.2691
October 151.5434 150.8488 151.2531
November 151.6408 151.1883 151.3756
December 151.6599 150.4389 151.0728