YEARLY HIGH
3.5189 VEF
YEARLY LOW
3.3474 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.4192 VEF

2012 LYD to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LYD to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 3.5189. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 3.3474.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1715 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4629 to the December average rate of 3.4112, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3.5189 was down 3.83% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.6590, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17,594 VEF
2011 Average 17,593 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 16,737 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 857.51 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

3.4706
3.3784
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 3.4287, compared to 3.4097 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0190 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.4287
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.4097

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1068 VEF (High: 3.4640 / Low: 3.3572). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0356 VEF (High: 3.4341 / Low: 3.3985).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1068
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0356

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0323 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0323

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 3.4527) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.4678), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0151 (-0.44%).

2012 Avg (February) 3.4527
2011 Avg (February) 3.4678

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.5105 3.4134 3.4629
February 3.5189 3.4148 3.4527
March 3.4647 3.3972 3.4204
April 3.4541 3.4101 3.4366
May 3.4640 3.3572 3.4136
June 3.4250 3.3474 3.3861
July 3.4256 3.3596 3.3897
August 3.4099 3.3553 3.3952
September 3.4380 3.3791 3.4013
October 3.4752 3.4227 3.4375
November 3.4525 3.3983 3.4231
December 3.4341 3.3985 3.4112