YEARLY HIGH
664.3441 SLL
YEARLY LOW
393.9167 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
542.3784 SLL

2016 VEF to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the VEF to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 664.3441. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 24, dropping to 393.9167.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 270.4273 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 656.4342 to the December average rate of 553.7393, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 664.3441 was down 6.68% compared to the 2015 peak of 711.8933, 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 3,321,720 SLL
2015 Average 3,281,474 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 1,969,584 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,352,136.73 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

682.4976
369.7368
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to SLL 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 526.0335, compared to 558.7232 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 32.6897 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 526.0335
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 558.7232

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 128.9812 SLL (High: 523.5734 / Low: 394.5922). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.8243 SLL (High: 396.7410 / Low: 393.9167).

June Spread (Volatile) ±128.9812
May Spread (Stable) ±2.8243

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 241.9665 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -241.9665

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 656.4342) against the same month in 2015 (average: 666.2586), the exchange rate shifted by -9.8244 (-1.47%).

2016 Avg (January) 656.4342
2015 Avg (January) 666.2586

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 664.3441 652.1682 656.4342
February 653.6372 645.3211 648.1775
March 645.0045 630.7814 639.7090
April 400.4290 395.3464 397.7425
May 396.7410 393.9167 395.8002
June 523.5734 394.5922 418.3378
July 556.2358 548.4308 552.8281
August 563.8228 550.2954 557.1592
September 566.3292 557.5601 564.5060
October 566.3237 560.6758 563.4352
November 563.3835 557.9886 560.6716
December 557.9582 549.4184 553.7393