YEARLY HIGH
0.0883 VEF
YEARLY LOW
0.0751 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0816 VEF

2012 BTN to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BTN to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 0.0883. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 0.0751.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0132 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0839 to the December average rate of 0.0785, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0883 was down 9.59% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0976, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 441 VEF
2011 Average 462 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 376 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 65.81 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0882
0.0757
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 0.0825, compared to 0.0808 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0825
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0808

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0071 VEF (High: 0.0865 / Low: 0.0795). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 VEF (High: 0.0838 / Low: 0.0832).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0071
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0041 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.0872) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0946), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0074 (-7.79%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.0872
2011 Avg (February) 0.0946

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0871 0.0807 0.0839
February 0.0883 0.0857 0.0872
March 0.0868 0.0837 0.0853
April 0.0847 0.0815 0.0831
May 0.0815 0.0764 0.0790
June 0.0780 0.0751 0.0767
July 0.0838 0.0770 0.0804
August 0.0838 0.0832 0.0835
September 0.0859 0.0790 0.0827
October 0.0865 0.0795 0.0811
November 0.0799 0.0771 0.0783
December 0.0791 0.0779 0.0785