YEARLY HIGH
0.2318 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.2088 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2184 CHF

2012 VEF to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the VEF to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 0.2318. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 0.2088.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0230 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2185 to the December average rate of 0.2146, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2318 was up 2.26% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2267, 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 1,159 CHF
2011 Average 1,032 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 1,044 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 115.21 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2291
0.2109
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to CHF 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 0.2163, compared to 0.2205 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2163
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2205

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0143 CHF (High: 0.2259 / Low: 0.2116). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 CHF (High: 0.2143 / Low: 0.2105).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0143
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0068 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0068

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.2276) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1917), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0359 (+18.74%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.2276
2011 Avg (July) 0.1917

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2223 0.2131 0.2185
February 0.2150 0.2088 0.2124
March 0.2165 0.2103 0.2126
April 0.2143 0.2105 0.2126
May 0.2259 0.2116 0.2185
June 0.2261 0.2204 0.2231
July 0.2318 0.2215 0.2276
August 0.2291 0.2223 0.2257
September 0.2226 0.2158 0.2189
October 0.2188 0.2149 0.2172
November 0.2210 0.2161 0.2189
December 0.2176 0.2124 0.2146