YEARLY HIGH
0.4944 LTL
YEARLY LOW
0.3014 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3540 LTL

2016 VEF to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the VEF to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.4944. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 0.3014.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1930 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4922 to the December average rate of 0.3281, the exchange rate registered a net change of -33.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4944 was down 1.02% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4995, 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 2,472 LTL
2015 Average 2,392 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 1,507 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 965.24 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5110
0.2843
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to LTL 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 0.3957, compared to 0.3123 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0834 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3957
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3123

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0190 LTL (High: 0.3273 / Low: 0.3083). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 LTL (High: 0.3045 / Low: 0.3023).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0190
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1813 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1813

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.4922) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4656), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0265 (+5.70%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.4922
2015 Avg (January) 0.4656

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4944 0.4889 0.4922
February 0.4929 0.4792 0.4855
March 0.4924 0.4785 0.4846
April 0.3045 0.3023 0.3032
May 0.3057 0.3014 0.3037
June 0.3098 0.3030 0.3051
July 0.3105 0.3071 0.3089
August 0.3088 0.3032 0.3061
September 0.3070 0.3033 0.3048
October 0.3118 0.3042 0.3085
November 0.3273 0.3083 0.3176
December 0.3320 0.3218 0.3281