YEARLY HIGH
6.9836 VEF
YEARLY LOW
6.5767 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.8056 VEF

2012 GBP to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GBP to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 6.9836. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 6.5767.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4069 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.6612 to the December average rate of 6.9261, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 6.9836 was down 2.67% compared to the 2011 peak of 7.1752, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 34,918 VEF
2011 Average 34,453 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 32,884 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,034.50 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

6.9526
6.6347
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP 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 6.7717, compared to 6.8395 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0678 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.7717
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.8395

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.3336 VEF (High: 6.9657 / Low: 6.6320). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0890 VEF (High: 6.9371 / Low: 6.8481).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.3336
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0890

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1635 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1635

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 6.9261) against the same month in 2011 (average: 6.7013), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2248 (+3.36%).

2012 Avg (December) 6.9261
2011 Avg (December) 6.7013

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.7678 6.5767 6.6612
February 6.8440 6.7288 6.7884
March 6.8605 6.7105 6.7958
April 6.9816 6.7977 6.8742
May 6.9657 6.6320 6.8370
June 6.7546 6.5876 6.6736
July 6.7606 6.6251 6.6976
August 6.8109 6.6682 6.7459
September 6.9764 6.8142 6.9147
October 6.9371 6.8481 6.9011
November 6.9271 6.8032 6.8518
December 6.9836 6.8786 6.9261