2016 VEF to LRD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 VEF based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |