YEARLY HIGH
0.6659 LTL
YEARLY LOW
0.5990 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6258 LTL

2012 VEF to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the VEF to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 0.6659. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 0.5990.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0669 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6232 to the December average rate of 0.6131, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.6659 was up 6.83% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6233, 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 3,329 LTL
2011 Average 2,890 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 2,995 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 334.39 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6588
0.6034
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to LTL 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 0.6201, compared to 0.6314 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0113 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6201
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6314

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0412 LTL (High: 0.6489 / Low: 0.6077). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0107 LTL (High: 0.6245 / Low: 0.6138).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0412
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0107

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0237 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0237

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.6542) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5629), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0913 (+16.22%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.6542
2011 Avg (July) 0.5629

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6345 0.6099 0.6232
February 0.6177 0.5990 0.6081
March 0.6161 0.6026 0.6089
April 0.6162 0.6026 0.6109
May 0.6489 0.6077 0.6279
June 0.6517 0.6332 0.6419
July 0.6659 0.6364 0.6542
August 0.6554 0.6393 0.6490
September 0.6396 0.6126 0.6253
October 0.6245 0.6138 0.6199
November 0.6334 0.6195 0.6271
December 0.6220 0.6068 0.6131