YEARLY HIGH
3.0178 MXN
YEARLY LOW
1.7228 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1341 MXN

2016 VEF to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the VEF to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 11, valuing the pair at 3.0178. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 1.7228.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2949 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8525 to the December average rate of 2.0552, the exchange rate registered a net change of -27.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3.0178 was up 9.72% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.7505, 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 15,089 MXN
2015 Average 12,562 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 8,614 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,474.74 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

3.0379
1.6367
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to MXN 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 2.3340, compared to 1.9342 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3998 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3340
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9342

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.2446 MXN (High: 2.0865 / Low: 1.8419). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0507 MXN (High: 2.0777 / Low: 2.0270).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2446
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0507

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.0336 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0336

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 2.9211) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.3629), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5582 (+23.63%).

2016 Avg (February) 2.9211
2015 Avg (February) 2.3629

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9520 2.7243 2.8525
February 3.0178 2.8658 2.9211
March 2.8439 2.7286 2.7871
April 1.7898 1.7232 1.7535
May 1.8548 1.7228 1.8183
June 1.9153 1.8279 1.8717
July 1.8913 1.8388 1.8608
August 1.8957 1.8122 1.8529
September 1.9906 1.8374 1.9244
October 1.9444 1.8578 1.8984
November 2.0865 1.8419 2.0134
December 2.0777 2.0270 2.0552