YEARLY HIGH
0.7295 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.4714 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5532 MYR

2013 VEF to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the VEF to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 17, valuing the pair at 0.7295. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 8, dropping to 0.4714.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2582 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7072 to the December average rate of 0.5170, the exchange rate registered a net change of -26.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.7295 was down 2.11% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.7453, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,648 MYR
2012 Average 3,596 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 2,357 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,290.77 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.7456
0.4558
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to MYR 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 0.5941, compared to 0.5124 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0816 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5941
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5124

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.2374 MYR (High: 0.7295 / Low: 0.4921). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 MYR (High: 0.7238 / Low: 0.7196).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2374
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1877 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1877

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 0.6721) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.7089), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0368 (-5.19%).

2013 Avg (March) 0.6721
2012 Avg (March) 0.7089

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7222 0.7010 0.7072
February 0.7238 0.7196 0.7214
March 0.7295 0.4921 0.6721
April 0.4921 0.4818 0.4844
May 0.4908 0.4714 0.4799
June 0.5119 0.4901 0.4993
July 0.5154 0.5032 0.5073
August 0.5297 0.5139 0.5207
September 0.5283 0.5028 0.5170
October 0.5141 0.4986 0.5044
November 0.5131 0.5037 0.5082
December 0.5238 0.5096 0.5170