YEARLY HIGH
14.1978 VEF
YEARLY LOW
8.7069 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.5984 VEF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XDR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 70,989 VEF
2015 Average 44,205 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 43,534 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,454.69 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

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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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.4213
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.7756

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.3305
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0525

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1829

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2016 Avg (May) 14.0638
2015 Avg (May) 8.8723

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