YEARLY HIGH
1.6871 SBD
YEARLY LOW
1.1205 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2584 SBD

2013 VEF to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the VEF to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 20, valuing the pair at 1.6871. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 1.1205.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5665 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6520 to the December average rate of 1.1429, the exchange rate registered a net change of -30.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.6871 was down 4.84% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.7728, 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 8,435 SBD
2012 Average 8,306 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 5,603 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,832.64 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.7039
1.0802
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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 1.3801, compared to 1.1367 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2434 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3801
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1367

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.5665 SBD (High: 1.6871 / Low: 1.1205). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0057 SBD (High: 1.1458 / Low: 1.1401).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5665
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0057

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.3931 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3931

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 1.5410) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.6631), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1222 (-7.34%).

2013 Avg (March) 1.5410
2012 Avg (March) 1.6631

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6734 1.6486 1.6520
February 1.6808 1.6436 1.6510
March 1.6871 1.1205 1.5410
April 1.1552 1.1282 1.1478
May 1.1689 1.1365 1.1469
June 1.1458 1.1401 1.1420
July 1.1433 1.1263 1.1327
August 1.1431 1.1272 1.1322
September 1.1399 1.1286 1.1332
October 1.1499 1.1292 1.1374
November 1.1501 1.1272 1.1417
December 1.1502 1.1284 1.1429