YEARLY HIGH
0.6244 VEF
YEARLY LOW
0.6123 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6184 VEF

2012 BOB to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BOB to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 21, valuing the pair at 0.6244. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 0.6123.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0121 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6229 to the December average rate of 0.6144, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.6244 was down 0.28% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6261, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,122 VEF
2011 Average 3,083 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 3,061 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 60.35 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6239
0.6134
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 0.6220, compared to 0.6148 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0072 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6220
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6148

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.0075 VEF (High: 0.6243 / Low: 0.6168). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 VEF (High: 0.6239 / Low: 0.6211).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0075
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0038 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 0.6230) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.6140), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0090 (+1.47%).

2012 Avg (April) 0.6230
2011 Avg (April) 0.6140

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6242 0.6210 0.6229
February 0.6241 0.6212 0.6228
March 0.6239 0.6211 0.6222
April 0.6244 0.6213 0.6230
May 0.6241 0.6167 0.6218
June 0.6243 0.6168 0.6193
July 0.6202 0.6129 0.6156
August 0.6178 0.6127 0.6148
September 0.6180 0.6136 0.6152
October 0.6174 0.6128 0.6144
November 0.6165 0.6131 0.6142
December 0.6172 0.6123 0.6144