YEARLY HIGH
0.5599 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.3257 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3882 PEN

2016 VEF to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the VEF to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 0.5599. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 20, dropping to 0.3257.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2342 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5436 to the December average rate of 0.3401, the exchange rate registered a net change of -37.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5599 was up 3.68% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5400, 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 2,799 PEN
2015 Average 2,519 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 1,628 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,170.93 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5770
0.3086
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to PEN 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 0.4391, compared to 0.3373 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4391
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3373

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0303 PEN (High: 0.5575 / Low: 0.5272). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0050 PEN (High: 0.3416 / Low: 0.3366).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0303
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0050

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2071 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2071

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.5547) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4874), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0672 (+13.79%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.5547
2015 Avg (February) 0.4874

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5509 0.5400 0.5436
February 0.5599 0.5499 0.5547
March 0.5575 0.5272 0.5383
April 0.3400 0.3257 0.3312
May 0.3382 0.3288 0.3340
June 0.3384 0.3295 0.3327
July 0.3367 0.3263 0.3310
August 0.3390 0.3312 0.3340
September 0.3409 0.3354 0.3387
October 0.3416 0.3366 0.3393
November 0.3432 0.3373 0.3409
December 0.3426 0.3355 0.3401