YEARLY HIGH
1678.2459 GNF
YEARLY LOW
1567.6362 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1641.0871 GNF

2012 VEF to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the VEF to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 14, valuing the pair at 1678.2459. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 1567.6362.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 110.6098 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1619.8006 to the December average rate of 1644.9944, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1678.2459 was down 6.52% compared to the 2011 peak of 1795.3824, 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 8,391,230 GNF
2011 Average 8,047,930 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 7,838,181 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 553,048.79 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1671.9180
1603.3347
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to GNF 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 1627.7140, compared to 1654.4602 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 26.7462 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1627.7140
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1654.4602

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 78.8281 GNF (High: 1646.4643 / Low: 1567.6362). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 13.1400 GNF (High: 1624.1940 / Low: 1611.0540).

May Spread (Volatile) ±78.8281
January Spread (Stable) ±13.1400

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 16.0985 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -16.0985

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 1666.2027) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1563.9115), the exchange rate shifted by +102.2912 (+6.54%).

2012 Avg (August) 1666.2027
2011 Avg (August) 1563.9115

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1624.1940 1611.0540 1619.8006
February 1621.1510 1596.6988 1609.0500
March 1654.0279 1587.3108 1640.8333
April 1654.0279 1610.9334 1631.9231
May 1646.4643 1567.6362 1624.0263
June 1670.2858 1620.6490 1640.6505
July 1677.6671 1642.4567 1660.2632
August 1678.2459 1654.1482 1666.2027
September 1674.5053 1617.1240 1650.1043
October 1667.3549 1626.4701 1651.9945
November 1664.7540 1637.4304 1653.2020
December 1669.4390 1607.9707 1644.9944