YEARLY HIGH
14.0825 LRD
YEARLY LOW
8.4791 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.1824 LRD

2016 VEF to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the VEF to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 14.0825. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 2, dropping to 8.4791.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.6034 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.5398 to the December average rate of 9.2063, the exchange rate registered a net change of -32.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 14.0825 was down 3.07% compared to the 2015 peak of 14.5288, 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 70,413 LRD
2015 Average 67,986 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 42,395 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,017.17 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

14.0117
8.3492
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to LRD 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 11.2123, compared to 9.1524 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.0598 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.2123
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.1524

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.6894 LRD (High: 14.0825 / Low: 13.3931). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0063 LRD (High: 9.0794 / Low: 9.0731).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.6894
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0063

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 4.5664 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.5664

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 13.5398) against the same month in 2015 (average: 14.4866), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9468 (-6.54%).

2016 Avg (January) 13.5398
2015 Avg (January) 14.4866

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.0825 13.3931 13.5398
February 13.4289 13.2632 13.3746
March 13.4274 13.3625 13.3875
April 9.0766 8.4791 8.8211
May 9.0794 9.0731 9.0759
June 9.0793 9.0444 9.0748
July 9.0722 8.9829 9.0458
August 9.4972 9.0444 9.2016
September 9.2215 9.1439 9.1690
October 9.2458 9.0454 9.1678
November 9.1930 9.0472 9.1242
December 9.3537 9.0846 9.2063