2013 VEF to ETB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4.3210 ETB

YEARLY LOW

2.9279 ETB

YEARLY AVERAGE

3.2878 ETB

2013 VEF to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the VEF to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 4.3210. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 4, dropping to 2.9279.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3931 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.2596 to the December average rate of 3.0356, the exchange rate registered a net change of -28.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 4.3210 was up 1.38% compared to the 2012 peak of 4.2621, 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 21,605 ETB

2012 Average 20,691 ETB

Yearly Trough Low 14,640 ETB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,965.58 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

4.4177

2.8119

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to ETB 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 3.5684, compared to 3.0071 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5613 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.5684

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0071

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 1.3851 ETB (High: 4.3210 / Low: 2.9360). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0158 ETB (High: 3.0324 / Low: 3.0166).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.3851

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0158

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.0424 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0424

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 3.9881) against the same month in 2012 (average: 4.0609), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0728 (-1.79%).

2013 Avg (March) 3.9881

2012 Avg (March) 4.0609

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4.2743	4.2356	4.2596
February	4.3181	4.2711	4.2839
March	4.3210	2.9360	3.9881
April	2.9601	2.9279	2.9457
May	2.9731	2.9514	2.9613
June	2.9902	2.9543	2.9720
July	2.9920	2.9581	2.9815
August	2.9996	2.9714	2.9909
September	3.0090	2.9827	3.0005
October	3.0221	2.9883	3.0107
November	3.0324	3.0166	3.0235
December	3.0595	3.0280	3.0356