2013 VEF to BAM Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3536 BAM

YEARLY LOW

0.2252 BAM

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2595 BAM

2013 VEF to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the VEF to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 0.3536. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 26, dropping to 0.2252.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1284 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3429 to the December average rate of 0.2270, the exchange rate registered a net change of -33.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.3536 was down 6.50% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.3782, 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 1,768 BAM

2012 Average 1,774 BAM

Yearly Trough Low 1,126 BAM

Transaction Impact: A difference of 641.95 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.3545

0.2154

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to BAM 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 0.2874, compared to 0.2316 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0558 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2874

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2316

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.1124 BAM (High: 0.3536 / Low: 0.2412). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 BAM (High: 0.2352 / Low: 0.2321).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1124

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0872 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0872

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 0.3261) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.3452), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0191 (-5.53%).

2013 Avg (March) 0.3261

2012 Avg (March) 0.3452

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3490	0.3360	0.3429
February	0.3488	0.3340	0.3411
March	0.3536	0.2412	0.3261
April	0.2428	0.2367	0.2388
May	0.2423	0.2363	0.2397
June	0.2392	0.2325	0.2361
July	0.2429	0.2341	0.2377
August	0.2352	0.2321	0.2335
September	0.2369	0.2299	0.2329
October	0.2300	0.2252	0.2280
November	0.2327	0.2287	0.2305
December	0.2295	0.2257	0.2270