YEARLY HIGH
17.3840 LRD
YEARLY LOW
11.7981 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.4495 LRD

2013 VEF to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the VEF to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 22, valuing the pair at 17.3840. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 5, dropping to 11.7981.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.5860 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.2311 to the December average rate of 12.8415, the exchange rate registered a net change of -25.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 17.3840 was down 0.82% compared to the 2012 peak of 17.5273, 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 86,920 LRD
2012 Average 85,812 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 58,990 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,929.76 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

17.8560
11.2952
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to LRD 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 14.3832, compared to 12.5157 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.8675 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.3832
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.5157

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 5.5464 LRD (High: 17.3479 / Low: 11.8015). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1172 LRD (High: 17.3840 / Low: 17.2668).

March Spread (Volatile) ±5.5464
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1172

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 4.2251 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.2251

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 17.3093) against the same month in 2012 (average: 17.0537), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2555 (+1.50%).

2013 Avg (February) 17.3093
2012 Avg (February) 17.0537

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.3367 16.8844 17.2311
February 17.3840 17.2668 17.3093
March 17.3479 11.8015 16.0670
April 11.9165 11.7981 11.8420
May 12.0340 11.7996 11.8907
June 12.2108 11.8289 11.9593
July 12.0633 11.8437 11.9379
August 12.4753 11.9553 12.2854
September 12.5803 12.1459 12.4829
October 12.8612 12.4952 12.7366
November 12.8768 12.7384 12.8101
December 12.9202 12.7923 12.8415