YEARLY HIGH
12.1867 VEF
YEARLY LOW
11.2261 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.5540 VEF

2020 STD to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the STD to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 12.1867. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 1, dropping to 11.2261.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9606 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.5250 to the December average rate of 12.0203, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 12.1867 was up 3.24% compared to the 2019 peak of 11.8043, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 60,934 VEF
2019 Average 58,306 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 56,131 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,803.10 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

12.0981
11.1645
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

STD 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 11.3180, compared to 11.7900 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4720 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.3180
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.7900

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 0.3274 VEF (High: 11.6220 / Low: 11.2946). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 VEF (High: 11.5250 / Low: 11.5250).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.3274
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1984 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1984

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 12.0203) against the same month in 2019 (average: 11.5250), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4953 (+4.30%).

2020 Avg (December) 12.0203
2019 Avg (December) 11.5250

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.5250 11.5250 11.5250
February 11.5250 11.2679 11.3266
March 11.2679 11.2261 11.2423
April 11.2689 11.2261 11.2673
May 11.2691 11.2689 11.2690
June 11.2946 11.2691 11.2776
July 11.6220 11.2946 11.4010
August 11.8478 11.6220 11.7701
September 11.9275 11.8137 11.8531
October 11.8784 11.8148 11.8368
November 11.8891 11.8097 11.8586
December 12.1867 11.8891 12.0203