YEARLY HIGH
0.0942 VEF
YEARLY LOW
0.0807 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0876 VEF

2012 AFN to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AFN to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.0942. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 0.0807.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0135 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0931 to the December average rate of 0.0834, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0942 was down 5.84% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1000, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 471 VEF
2011 Average 486 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 403 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 67.68 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0942
0.0811
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 0.0896, compared to 0.0857 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0040 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0896
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0857

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0059 VEF (High: 0.0930 / Low: 0.0871). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 VEF (High: 0.0891 / Low: 0.0887).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0059
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0039 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0039

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0931) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0999), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0068 (-6.78%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0931
2011 Avg (January) 0.0999

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0942 0.0927 0.0931
February 0.0930 0.0871 0.0892
March 0.0890 0.0869 0.0888
April 0.0891 0.0887 0.0889
May 0.0891 0.0886 0.0889
June 0.0893 0.0888 0.0889
July 0.0892 0.0885 0.0889
August 0.0891 0.0884 0.0888
September 0.0892 0.0845 0.0872
October 0.0845 0.0829 0.0835
November 0.0831 0.0807 0.0822
December 0.0843 0.0825 0.0834