YEARLY HIGH
0.5592 VEF
YEARLY LOW
0.5347 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5480 VEF

2012 GTQ to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GTQ to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 3, valuing the pair at 0.5592. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 0.5347.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0244 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5496 to the December average rate of 0.5440, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5592 was down 1.60% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.5682, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,796 VEF
2011 Average 2,759 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 2,674 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 122.24 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5568
0.5368
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 0.5519, compared to 0.5441 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0078 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5519
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5441

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0114 VEF (High: 0.5482 / Low: 0.5368). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 VEF (High: 0.5537 / Low: 0.5501).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0114
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0071 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0071

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 0.5550) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5632), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0082 (-1.45%).

2012 Avg (April) 0.5550
2011 Avg (April) 0.5632

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5526 0.5462 0.5496
February 0.5548 0.5481 0.5523
March 0.5584 0.5524 0.5551
April 0.5592 0.5516 0.5550
May 0.5537 0.5501 0.5519
June 0.5516 0.5451 0.5477
July 0.5507 0.5459 0.5483
August 0.5504 0.5401 0.5456
September 0.5429 0.5347 0.5385
October 0.5482 0.5368 0.5421
November 0.5488 0.5410 0.5464
December 0.5492 0.5400 0.5440