YEARLY HIGH
0.6236 LTL
YEARLY LOW
0.3974 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4579 LTL

2013 VEF to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the VEF to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 0.6236. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 25, dropping to 0.3974.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2261 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6047 to the December average rate of 0.4005, the exchange rate registered a net change of -33.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.6236 was down 6.36% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.6659, 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 3,118 LTL
2012 Average 3,129 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 1,987 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,130.72 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.6252
0.3801
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 0.5071, compared to 0.4086 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0984 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5071
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4086

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.1980 LTL (High: 0.6236 / Low: 0.4256). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0057 LTL (High: 0.4152 / Low: 0.4095).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1980
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0057

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1540 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1540

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 0.5753) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.6089), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0336 (-5.52%).

2013 Avg (March) 0.5753
2012 Avg (March) 0.6089

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6153 0.5923 0.6047
February 0.6147 0.5892 0.6020
March 0.6236 0.4256 0.5753
April 0.4281 0.4173 0.4213
May 0.4274 0.4168 0.4228
June 0.4223 0.4100 0.4165
July 0.4281 0.4131 0.4195
August 0.4152 0.4095 0.4120
September 0.4181 0.4058 0.4109
October 0.4057 0.3974 0.4022
November 0.4105 0.4035 0.4067
December 0.4050 0.3981 0.4005