YEARLY HIGH
1.1467 VEF
YEARLY LOW
1.1442 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1449 VEF

2012 SAR to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SAR to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 3, valuing the pair at 1.1467. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 22, dropping to 1.1442.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0025 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1451 to the December average rate of 1.1447, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.1467 was down 0.13% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.1483, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,734 VEF
2011 Average 5,728 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 5,721 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.56 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.1452
1.1446
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 1.1451, compared to 1.1447 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1451
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1447

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.0025 VEF (High: 1.1467 / Low: 1.1442). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 VEF (High: 1.1453 / Low: 1.1443).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0025
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 1.1447) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.1455), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0008 (-0.07%).

2012 Avg (August) 1.1447
2011 Avg (August) 1.1455

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1460 1.1447 1.1451
February 1.1461 1.1447 1.1451
March 1.1460 1.1446 1.1451
April 1.1463 1.1447 1.1451
May 1.1459 1.1447 1.1451
June 1.1460 1.1447 1.1451
July 1.1459 1.1443 1.1448
August 1.1467 1.1442 1.1447
September 1.1454 1.1442 1.1447
October 1.1454 1.1442 1.1447
November 1.1453 1.1443 1.1447
December 1.1454 1.1443 1.1447