YEARLY HIGH
0.6193 VEF
YEARLY LOW
0.5641 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6022 VEF

2012 SBD to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SBD to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 21, valuing the pair at 0.6193. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.5641.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0553 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5854 to the December average rate of 0.6050, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.6193 was up 5.09% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.5894, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,097 VEF
2011 Average 2,823 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 2,820 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 276.39 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6152
0.5827
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 0.6006, compared to 0.6039 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0033 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6006
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6039

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0420 VEF (High: 0.6061 / Low: 0.5641). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 VEF (High: 0.6078 / Low: 0.6069).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0420
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0140 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0140

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.6125) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5700), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0425 (+7.45%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.6125
2011 Avg (June) 0.5700

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6061 0.5641 0.5854
February 0.6134 0.6030 0.6091
March 0.6049 0.5977 0.6013
April 0.6059 0.5992 0.6023
May 0.6038 0.5831 0.5927
June 0.6193 0.5964 0.6125
July 0.6156 0.5834 0.5985
August 0.6078 0.6069 0.6075
September 0.6079 0.6007 0.6056
October 0.6068 0.5945 0.6025
November 0.6075 0.5972 0.6043
December 0.6069 0.6000 0.6050