YEARLY HIGH
4429.6756 STD
YEARLY LOW
2817.7403 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3252.9761 STD

2013 VEF to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the VEF to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 21, valuing the pair at 4429.6756. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 2817.7403.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1611.9353 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4299.6091 to the December average rate of 2848.6586, the exchange rate registered a net change of -33.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 4429.6756 was down 6.34% compared to the 2012 peak of 4729.3351, 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 22,148,378 STD
2012 Average 22,284,130 STD
Yearly Trough Low 14,088,702 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,059,676.36 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

4444.7042
2703.5635
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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 3602.0437, compared to 2903.9085 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 698.1352 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3602.0437
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2903.9085

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 1432.3883 STD (High: 4429.6756 / Low: 2997.2874). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 46.1431 STD (High: 2911.2341 / Low: 2865.0909).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1432.3883
November Spread (Stable) ±46.1431

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 1087.9421 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1087.9421

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 4084.6633) against the same month in 2012 (average: 4325.3145), the exchange rate shifted by -240.6512 (-5.56%).

2013 Avg (March) 4084.6633
2012 Avg (March) 4325.3145

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4359.7724 4211.0529 4299.6091
February 4372.5986 4186.7310 4273.6037
March 4429.6756 2997.2874 4084.6633
April 3042.5147 2959.2072 2996.7212
May 3035.1883 2932.7262 2996.9323
June 3024.8403 2907.8150 2960.7327
July 3039.5215 2935.2104 2984.2643
August 2952.4037 2846.1066 2920.4708
September 2964.0655 2878.7982 2920.2858
October 2885.6691 2821.8731 2858.5220
November 2911.2341 2865.0909 2891.2496
December 2886.1037 2817.7403 2848.6586