YEARLY HIGH
216.7100 CDF
YEARLY LOW
145.0966 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
162.3673 CDF

2013 VEF to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the VEF to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 216.7100. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 10, dropping to 145.0966.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 71.6134 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 214.5400 to the December average rate of 146.7209, the exchange rate registered a net change of -31.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 216.7100 was down 0.31% compared to the 2012 peak of 217.3804, 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 1,083,550 CDF
2012 Average 1,071,255 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 725,483 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 358,067.13 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

221.3621
139.4968
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to CDF 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 177.9932, compared to 146.7414 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 31.2517 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 177.9932
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 146.7414

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 70.2007 CDF (High: 216.7100 / Low: 146.5093). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0709 CDF (High: 147.6128 / Low: 146.5419).

March Spread (Volatile) ±70.2007
September Spread (Stable) ±1.0709

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 53.8008 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -53.8008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 200.1197) against the same month in 2012 (average: 213.3592), the exchange rate shifted by -13.2395 (-6.21%).

2013 Avg (March) 200.1197
2012 Avg (March) 213.3592

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 215.6180 213.5042 214.5400
February 215.0123 213.2447 214.1508
March 216.7100 146.5093 200.1197
April 147.4408 145.4201 146.3189
May 147.3564 145.9086 146.3455
June 147.3357 145.6550 146.4841
July 147.0789 145.0966 146.4619
August 147.2285 145.3041 146.3218
September 147.6128 146.5419 147.0778
October 147.4151 146.1692 147.0059
November 147.8684 146.1427 146.8602
December 147.6682 146.0631 146.7209