2016 VEF to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.6678 LSL

YEARLY LOW

1.3346 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.7031 LSL

2016 VEF to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the VEF to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 2.6678. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 1.3346.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3332 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5760 to the December average rate of 1.3887, the exchange rate registered a net change of -46.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.6678 was up 6.04% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.5159, 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 13,339 LSL

2015 Average 10,110 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 6,673 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,665.93 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.6956

1.2606

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to LSL 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 2.0029, compared to 1.4034 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5995 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0029

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4034

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.2238 LSL (High: 2.6678 / Low: 2.4440). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0614 LSL (High: 1.4175 / Low: 1.3561).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2238

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0614

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 0.9641 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9641

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 2.5760) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.8313), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7447 (+40.67%).

2016 Avg (January) 2.5760

2015 Avg (January) 1.8313

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.6678	2.4440	2.5760
February	2.5588	2.4128	2.4998
March	2.4953	2.3516	2.4293
April	1.5281	1.4268	1.4652
May	1.5829	1.4228	1.5349
June	1.5685	1.4463	1.5122
July	1.4780	1.3938	1.4414
August	1.4566	1.3374	1.3802
September	1.4573	1.3555	1.4115
October	1.4322	1.3573	1.3974
November	1.4487	1.3346	1.4012
December	1.4175	1.3561	1.3887