YEARLY HIGH
0.2282 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.1339 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1587 SGD

2016 VEF to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the VEF to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.2282. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 9, dropping to 0.1339.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0943 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2265 to the December average rate of 0.1438, the exchange rate registered a net change of -36.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2282 was up 0.64% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2268, 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 1,141 SGD
2015 Average 1,088 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 670 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 471.40 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2357
0.1260
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to SGD 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 0.1791, compared to 0.1384 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0406 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1791
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1384

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0081 SGD (High: 0.2218 / Low: 0.2137). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 SGD (High: 0.1364 / Low: 0.1345).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0081
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 0.0815 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0815

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.2265) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2116), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0149 (+7.03%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.2265
2015 Avg (January) 0.2116

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2282 0.2237 0.2265
February 0.2259 0.2199 0.2223
March 0.2218 0.2137 0.2169
April 0.1364 0.1345 0.1354
May 0.1386 0.1345 0.1374
June 0.1382 0.1342 0.1358
July 0.1363 0.1339 0.1352
August 0.1366 0.1343 0.1351
September 0.1371 0.1351 0.1363
October 0.1397 0.1366 0.1386
November 0.1435 0.1387 0.1415
December 0.1453 0.1420 0.1438