YEARLY HIGH
1.6103 VEF
YEARLY LOW
0.9657 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3035 VEF

2012 SDG to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SDG to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 20, valuing the pair at 1.6103. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 0.9657.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6445 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6049 to the December average rate of 0.9728, the exchange rate registered a net change of -39.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.6103 was down 6.46% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.7215, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,051 VEF
2011 Average 8,067 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 4,829 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,222.61 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.6691
0.9056
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 1.6051, compared to 1.0020 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6051
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0020

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.6418 VEF (High: 1.6089 / Low: 0.9671). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 VEF (High: 0.9752 / Low: 0.9707).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.6418
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.4534 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4534

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 1.6055) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.6067), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0012 (-0.07%).

2012 Avg (June) 1.6055
2011 Avg (June) 1.6067

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6072 1.6024 1.6049
February 1.6073 1.6023 1.6051
March 1.6064 1.6003 1.6042
April 1.6085 1.6003 1.6054
May 1.6091 1.6008 1.6054
June 1.6103 1.6027 1.6055
July 1.6089 0.9671 1.1521
August 0.9741 0.9657 0.9693
September 0.9753 0.9673 0.9719
October 0.9752 0.9707 0.9727
November 0.9767 0.9708 0.9729
December 0.9761 0.9703 0.9728