YEARLY HIGH
5.1311 UYU
YEARLY LOW
2.8099 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.4770 UYU

2016 VEF to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the VEF to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 6, valuing the pair at 5.1311. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 13, dropping to 2.8099.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3212 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.8503 to the December average rate of 2.8810, the exchange rate registered a net change of -40.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 5.1311 was up 8.40% compared to the 2015 peak of 4.7333, 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 25,655 UYU
2015 Average 21,588 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 14,049 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,605.88 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

5.3134
2.5959
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to UYU 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 4.0575, compared to 2.8964 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1611 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.0575
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8964

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.1969 UYU (High: 5.0980 / Low: 4.9011). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0450 UYU (High: 2.8549 / Low: 2.8099).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1969
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0450

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.9243 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9243

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 5.0869) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.9913), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0956 (+27.45%).

2016 Avg (March) 5.0869
2015 Avg (March) 3.9913

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.9277 4.7333 4.8503
February 5.0980 4.9011 5.0014
March 5.1311 5.0446 5.0869
April 3.1991 3.1114 3.1626
May 3.1839 3.1129 3.1565
June 3.1189 3.0660 3.0875
July 3.0772 2.9782 3.0321
August 2.9909 2.8509 2.9025
September 2.9328 2.8479 2.8883
October 2.8549 2.8099 2.8224
November 2.9162 2.8131 2.8524
December 2.9340 2.8408 2.8810