YEARLY HIGH
2.1663 SZL
YEARLY LOW
1.4148 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6853 SZL

2013 VEF to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the VEF to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 21, valuing the pair at 2.1663. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 11, dropping to 1.4148.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7514 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0422 to the December average rate of 1.6481, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.1663 was up 4.19% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.0792, 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 10,831 SZL
2012 Average 9,563 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 7,074 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,757.23 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.1328
1.3845
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to SZL 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 1.7696, compared to 1.6010 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1687 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7696
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6010

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.6999 SZL (High: 2.1663 / Low: 1.4664). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0366 SZL (High: 2.0858 / Low: 2.0492).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.6999
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0366

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.5375 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5375

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 1.9844) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.7705), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2139 (+12.08%).

2013 Avg (March) 1.9844
2012 Avg (March) 1.7705

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1002 1.9728 2.0422
February 2.0858 2.0492 2.0705
March 2.1663 1.4664 1.9844
April 1.4690 1.4148 1.4469
May 1.5954 1.4223 1.4816
June 1.6251 1.5607 1.5922
July 1.6199 1.5455 1.5766
August 1.6484 1.5586 1.5988
September 1.6373 1.5396 1.5876
October 1.6033 1.5519 1.5740
November 1.6483 1.6008 1.6206
December 1.6712 1.6218 1.6481