YEARLY HIGH
0.1520 SHP
YEARLY LOW
0.1432 SHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1470 SHP

2012 VEF to SHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the VEF to SHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 0.1520. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.1432.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0088 SHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1501 to the December average rate of 0.1444, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1520 was up 0.35% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1515, 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 760 SHP
2011 Average 726 SHP
Yearly Trough Low 716 SHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 44.16 SHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1507
0.1438
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to SHP 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 0.1477, compared to 0.1462 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1477
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1462

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0072 SHP (High: 0.1507 / Low: 0.1435). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 SHP (High: 0.1460 / Low: 0.1439).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0072
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.1501) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1476), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0025 (+1.71%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.1501
2011 Avg (January) 0.1476

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1520 0.1477 0.1501
February 0.1487 0.1458 0.1473
March 0.1490 0.1457 0.1471
April 0.1471 0.1432 0.1455
May 0.1507 0.1435 0.1463
June 0.1519 0.1480 0.1499
July 0.1509 0.1479 0.1493
August 0.1501 0.1468 0.1483
September 0.1468 0.1433 0.1446
October 0.1460 0.1439 0.1449
November 0.1469 0.1444 0.1459
December 0.1454 0.1432 0.1444