2016 XDR to VEF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 XDR to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the XDR to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 3, valuing the pair at 14.1978. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 8.7069.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.4909 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.7341 to the December average rate of 13.4503, the exchange rate registered a net change of 54.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 14.1978 was up 55.50% compared to the 2015 peak of 9.1304, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XDR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
XDR to VEF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 11.4213, compared to 13.7756 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.3543 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.3305 VEF (High: 13.8219 / Low: 13.4914). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0525 VEF (High: 8.7594 / Low: 8.7069).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and May, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1829 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 14.0638) against the same month in 2015 (average: 8.8723), the exchange rate shifted by +5.1916 (+58.51%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.7594 | 8.7069 | 8.7341 |
| February | 8.8981 | 8.7131 | 8.8129 |
| March | 8.9107 | 8.7311 | 8.8293 |
| April | 14.1488 | 14.0006 | 14.0494 |
| May | 14.1978 | 13.9787 | 14.0638 |
| June | 14.1825 | 13.8775 | 14.0383 |
| July | 13.9939 | 13.8147 | 13.8894 |
| August | 14.0136 | 13.8840 | 13.9456 |
| September | 14.0180 | 13.9175 | 13.9594 |
| October | 13.9439 | 13.6835 | 13.7765 |
| November | 13.8219 | 13.4914 | 13.6324 |
| December | 13.5952 | 13.3573 | 13.4503 |