YEARLY HIGH
0.1586 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.0995 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1147 USD

2016 VEF to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the VEF to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 31, valuing the pair at 0.1586. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 9, dropping to 0.0995.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0591 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1582 to the December average rate of 0.1001, the exchange rate registered a net change of -36.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1586 was down 0.25% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1590, 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 793 USD
2015 Average 791 USD
Yearly Trough Low 498 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 295.27 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1640
0.0943
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to USD 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 0.1292, compared to 0.1002 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0290 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1292
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1002

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0007 USD (High: 0.1586 / Low: 0.1579). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 USD (High: 0.1002 / Low: 0.1002).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0579 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0579

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 0.1581) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1584), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-0.15%).

2016 Avg (March) 0.1581
2015 Avg (March) 0.1584

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1583 0.1582 0.1582
February 0.1583 0.1582 0.1582
March 0.1586 0.1579 0.1581
April 0.1003 0.1002 0.1003
May 0.1003 0.1003 0.1003
June 0.1003 0.1002 0.1003
July 0.1002 0.0995 0.1002
August 0.1003 0.1002 0.1002
September 0.1002 0.1002 0.1002
October 0.1002 0.1002 0.1002
November 0.1002 0.1002 0.1002
December 0.1002 0.1000 0.1001