2012 VEF to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.7728 SBD

YEARLY LOW

1.6146 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6609 SBD

2012 VEF to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the VEF to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.7728. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 21, dropping to 1.6146.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1582 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7091 to the December average rate of 1.6530, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.7728 was down 4.48% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.8559, 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 8,864 SBD

2011 Average 8,858 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 8,073 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 791.15 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.7167

1.6251

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VEF to SBD 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 1.6658, compared to 1.6561 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0097 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6658

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6561

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.1228 SBD (High: 1.7728 / Low: 1.6500). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 SBD (High: 1.6477 / Low: 1.6453).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1228

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0672 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0672

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1.7091) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.8156), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1065 (-5.87%).

2012 Avg (January) 1.7091

2011 Avg (January) 1.8156

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7728	1.6500	1.7091
February	1.6583	1.6302	1.6419
March	1.6731	1.6533	1.6631
April	1.6689	1.6504	1.6604
May	1.7149	1.6560	1.6873
June	1.6766	1.6146	1.6327
July	1.7141	1.6245	1.6712
August	1.6477	1.6453	1.6462
September	1.6647	1.6451	1.6512
October	1.6821	1.6480	1.6598
November	1.6744	1.6461	1.6549
December	1.6668	1.6479	1.6530