YEARLY HIGH
351.9786 LBP
YEARLY LOW
348.8286 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
350.5759 LBP

2012 VEF to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the VEF to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 351.9786. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 9, dropping to 348.8286.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1500 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 350.7804 to the December average rate of 350.7571, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 351.9786 was down 0.40% compared to the 2011 peak of 353.3803, 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 1,759,893 LBP
2011 Average 1,753,416 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 1,744,143 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,749.83 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

350.8373
350.1538
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to LBP 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 350.6592, compared to 350.4925 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1667 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 350.6592
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 350.4925

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 3.0275 LBP (High: 351.9786 / Low: 348.9510). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4154 LBP (High: 350.9477 / Low: 350.5323).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.0275
January Spread (Stable) ±0.4154

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.2150 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2150

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 350.5796) against the same month in 2011 (average: 351.0346), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4551 (-0.13%).

2012 Avg (August) 350.5796
2011 Avg (August) 351.0346

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 350.9477 350.5323 350.7804
February 350.9344 350.2914 350.6193
March 350.9344 350.3159 350.6659
April 350.9344 350.3200 350.6899
May 350.9344 350.2659 350.6168
June 350.8895 350.2577 350.5831
July 351.6647 349.4067 350.4590
August 351.9786 348.9510 350.5796
September 351.5802 348.8286 350.4258
October 351.2028 349.6006 350.2107
November 351.2403 349.3840 350.5230
December 351.5574 349.6556 350.7571