YEARLY HIGH
0.3023 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.2834 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2910 SGD

2012 VEF to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the VEF to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.3023. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 17, dropping to 0.2834.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0189 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2980 to the December average rate of 0.2843, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3023 was down 1.21% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3060, 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 1,511 SGD
2011 Average 1,463 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 1,417 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 94.63 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2993
0.2830
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to SGD 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 0.2943, compared to 0.2876 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0067 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2943
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2876

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0120 SGD (High: 0.2999 / Low: 0.2879). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 SGD (High: 0.2850 / Low: 0.2837).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0120
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.0059 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0059

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.2980) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2994), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0015 (-0.50%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.2980
2011 Avg (January) 0.2994

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3023 0.2915 0.2980
February 0.2950 0.2895 0.2920
March 0.2953 0.2910 0.2930
April 0.2939 0.2881 0.2913
May 0.2999 0.2879 0.2939
June 0.3012 0.2949 0.2978
July 0.2961 0.2899 0.2936
August 0.2921 0.2892 0.2908
September 0.2908 0.2840 0.2869
October 0.2870 0.2834 0.2851
November 0.2860 0.2843 0.2851
December 0.2850 0.2837 0.2843