YEARLY HIGH
0.5716 VEF
YEARLY LOW
0.4805 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5242 VEF

2012 NAD to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NAD to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 3, valuing the pair at 0.5716. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 0.4805.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0912 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5360 to the December average rate of 0.4976, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5716 was down 12.58% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6539, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,858 VEF
2011 Average 2,976 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 2,402 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 455.85 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5729
0.4803
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 0.5416, compared to 0.5067 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0349 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5416
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5067

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0513 VEF (High: 0.5554 / Low: 0.5041). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0143 VEF (High: 0.5252 / Low: 0.5109).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0513
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0143

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0223 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0223

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.5652) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.6211), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0559 (-9.00%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.5652
2011 Avg (March) 0.6211

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5533 0.5252 0.5360
February 0.5686 0.5512 0.5606
March 0.5716 0.5558 0.5652
April 0.5635 0.5371 0.5490
May 0.5554 0.5041 0.5273
June 0.5244 0.4995 0.5116
July 0.5294 0.5041 0.5205
August 0.5307 0.5060 0.5192
September 0.5252 0.5109 0.5186
October 0.5155 0.4863 0.4963
November 0.4958 0.4805 0.4880
December 0.5085 0.4853 0.4976