2013 LSL to VEF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7070 VEF

YEARLY LOW

0.4616 VEF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6029 VEF

2013 LSL to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LSL to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 11, valuing the pair at 0.7070. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 21, dropping to 0.4616.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2453 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4900 to the December average rate of 0.6071, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.7070 was up 23.62% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.5719, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,535 VEF

2012 Average 2,620 VEF

Yearly Trough Low 2,308 VEF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,226.73 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.7121

0.4623

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 0.5808, compared to 0.6249 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0441 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5808

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6249

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.2223 VEF (High: 0.6840 / Low: 0.4616). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0085 VEF (High: 0.4879 / Low: 0.4794).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2223

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0085

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0474 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0474

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 0.6913) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.5489), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1424 (+25.94%).

2013 Avg (April) 0.6913

2012 Avg (April) 0.5489

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5069	0.4761	0.4900
February	0.4879	0.4794	0.4831
March	0.6840	0.4616	0.5165
April	0.7070	0.6809	0.6913
May	0.7035	0.6268	0.6756
June	0.6408	0.6154	0.6282
July	0.6463	0.6171	0.6345
August	0.6419	0.6067	0.6255
September	0.6496	0.6108	0.6300
October	0.6445	0.6235	0.6355
November	0.6243	0.6069	0.6170
December	0.6167	0.5996	0.6071