2016 VEF to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3011 SBD

YEARLY LOW

0.7769 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9103 SBD

2016 VEF to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the VEF to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 1.3011. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.7769.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5242 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2884 to the December average rate of 0.7901, the exchange rate registered a net change of -38.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.3011 was up 0.47% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.2950, 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 6,505 SBD

2015 Average 6,220 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 3,885 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,620.86 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.3391

0.7314

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to SBD 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 1.0324, compared to 0.7882 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2442 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0324

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7882

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0436 SBD (High: 1.2872 / Low: 1.2436). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 SBD (High: 0.7826 / Low: 0.7783).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0436

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 0.4653 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4653

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.2884) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.2046), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0839 (+6.96%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.2884

2015 Avg (January) 1.2046

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3011	1.2782	1.2884
February	1.2904	1.2790	1.2856
March	1.2872	1.2436	1.2605
April	0.8029	0.7821	0.7952
May	0.7826	0.7783	0.7821
June	0.7952	0.7819	0.7827
July	0.7951	0.7858	0.7904
August	0.7889	0.7796	0.7843
September	0.7919	0.7796	0.7856
October	0.7906	0.7813	0.7860
November	0.8015	0.7841	0.7926
December	0.8011	0.7769	0.7901