YEARLY HIGH
0.2422 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.2258 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2328 CAD

2012 VEF to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the VEF to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 4, valuing the pair at 0.2422. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 14, dropping to 0.2258.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0164 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2361 to the December average rate of 0.2307, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2422 was down 1.50% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2459, 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 1,211 CAD
2011 Average 1,151 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 1,129 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 82.20 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2405
0.2269
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to CAD 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 0.2343, compared to 0.2314 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2343
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2314

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0109 CAD (High: 0.2403 / Low: 0.2293). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 CAD (High: 0.2335 / Low: 0.2312).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0109
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0047 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0047

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.2394) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2276), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0118 (+5.17%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.2394
2011 Avg (June) 0.2276

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2390 0.2329 0.2361
February 0.2335 0.2303 0.2323
March 0.2328 0.2297 0.2313
April 0.2337 0.2285 0.2312
May 0.2403 0.2293 0.2352
June 0.2422 0.2373 0.2394
July 0.2378 0.2335 0.2361
August 0.2343 0.2301 0.2313
September 0.2306 0.2258 0.2280
October 0.2330 0.2277 0.2299
November 0.2335 0.2312 0.2323
December 0.2320 0.2293 0.2307