2012 VEF to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 VEF to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the VEF to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 1, valuing the pair at 381.5977. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 372.2837.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.3141 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 379.3181 to the December average rate of 375.7174, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 381.5977 was up 0.11% compared to the 2011 peak of 381.1716, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 VEF based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
VEF to SOS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 378.0152, compared to 377.2626 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7526 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 7.7945 SOS (High: 380.1739 / Low: 372.3794). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5769 SOS (High: 377.0186 / Low: 374.4416).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.4686 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 378.4260) against the same month in 2011 (average: 380.2880), the exchange rate shifted by -1.8620 (-0.49%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 381.4012 | 378.3372 | 379.3181 |
| February | 379.4121 | 375.2401 | 378.4277 |
| March | 379.4705 | 376.1121 | 378.5326 |
| April | 379.4193 | 374.9854 | 378.1265 |
| May | 380.1739 | 372.3794 | 376.8284 |
| June | 379.2476 | 372.2837 | 376.8580 |
| July | 380.3892 | 374.8759 | 377.8272 |
| August | 381.5977 | 376.1991 | 378.4260 |
| September | 379.4479 | 375.8389 | 378.0859 |
| October | 379.5684 | 375.0980 | 377.4938 |
| November | 377.0186 | 374.4416 | 376.0252 |
| December | 378.2722 | 373.6864 | 375.7174 |