YEARLY HIGH
0.9766 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.6050 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7064 SDG

2016 VEF to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the VEF to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.9766. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 9, dropping to 0.6050.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3716 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9680 to the December average rate of 0.6502, the exchange rate registered a net change of -32.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.9766 was down 2.61% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.0028, 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 4,883 SDG
2015 Average 4,758 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 3,025 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,857.97 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.0039
0.5732
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to SDG 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 0.7882, compared to 0.6245 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1637 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7882
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6245

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was October, with a trading range of 0.0392 SDG (High: 0.6464 / Low: 0.6072). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 SDG (High: 0.6116 / Low: 0.6101).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0392
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.3523 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3523

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.9680) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.9281), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0399 (+4.30%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.9680
2015 Avg (January) 0.9281

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9766 0.9644 0.9680
February 0.9698 0.9619 0.9651
March 0.9676 0.9611 0.9638
April 0.6128 0.6104 0.6115
May 0.6116 0.6101 0.6108
June 0.6113 0.6087 0.6101
July 0.6129 0.6050 0.6091
August 0.6118 0.6083 0.6093
September 0.6136 0.6082 0.6101
October 0.6464 0.6072 0.6205
November 0.6521 0.6371 0.6477
December 0.6548 0.6476 0.6502