YEARLY HIGH
0.1149 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0704 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0825 XDR

2016 VEF to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the VEF to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 0.1149. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 3, dropping to 0.0704.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0444 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1145 to the December average rate of 0.0743, the exchange rate registered a net change of -35.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1149 was down 0.72% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1157, 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 574 XDR
2015 Average 566 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 352 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 222.09 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1188
0.0668
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to XDR 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 0.0925, compared to 0.0726 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0199 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0925
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0726

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0024 XDR (High: 0.1148 / Low: 0.1124). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 XDR (High: 0.0719 / Low: 0.0713).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0024
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0421 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0421

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.1145) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1113), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0032 (+2.89%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.1145
2015 Avg (January) 0.1113

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1149 0.1142 0.1145
February 0.1148 0.1124 0.1135
March 0.1145 0.1122 0.1133
April 0.0714 0.0707 0.0712
May 0.0715 0.0704 0.0711
June 0.0721 0.0705 0.0712
July 0.0724 0.0715 0.0720
August 0.0720 0.0714 0.0717
September 0.0719 0.0713 0.0716
October 0.0731 0.0717 0.0726
November 0.0741 0.0723 0.0734
December 0.0749 0.0736 0.0743