2012 VEF to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4729.3351 STD

YEARLY LOW

4258.2643 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

4456.1565 STD

2012 VEF to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the VEF to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 4729.3351. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 4258.2643.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 471.0708 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4420.6981 to the December average rate of 4363.5360, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4729.3351 was up 6.86% compared to the 2011 peak of 4425.5913, 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 23,646,675 STD

2011 Average 20,532,141 STD

Yearly Trough Low 21,291,322 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,355,353.87 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4727.4924

4283.1116

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VEF to STD 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 4384.1912, compared to 4528.1219 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 143.9307 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4384.1912

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4528.1219

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 271.5820 STD (High: 4717.8964 / Low: 4446.3144). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 66.3959 STD (High: 4729.3351 / Low: 4662.9392).

September Spread (Volatile) ±271.5820

August Spread (Stable) ±66.3959

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 118.6118 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -118.6118

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 4690.4606) against the same month in 2011 (average: 4000.4500), the exchange rate shifted by +690.0107 (+17.25%).

2012 Avg (August) 4690.4606

2011 Avg (August) 4000.4500

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4498.5849	4288.4795	4420.6981
February	4377.4470	4258.2643	4320.1434
March	4413.4078	4270.1992	4325.3145
April	4386.1872	4276.9710	4341.4587
May	4509.3702	4299.2609	4410.3427
June	4582.1458	4377.1444	4487.1899
July	4695.7835	4524.6831	4616.2655
August	4729.3351	4662.9392	4690.4606
September	4717.8964	4446.3144	4571.8488
October	4571.4950	4409.5031	4475.4705
November	4496.8860	4377.0667	4451.1497
December	4416.0710	4324.8197	4363.5360