YEARLY HIGH
0.4097 TOP
YEARLY LOW
0.2744 TOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3144 TOP

2013 VEF to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the VEF to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 17, valuing the pair at 0.4097. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 14, dropping to 0.2744.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1353 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4039 to the December average rate of 0.2952, the exchange rate registered a net change of -26.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.4097 was down 2.62% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.4207, 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 2,049 TOP
2012 Average 2,024 TOP
Yearly Trough Low 1,372 TOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 676.60 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.4166
0.2641
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to TOP 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 0.3372, compared to 0.2916 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0456 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3372
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2916

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.1314 TOP (High: 0.4097 / Low: 0.2784). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 TOP (High: 0.2955 / Low: 0.2931).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1314
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1010 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 0.3778) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.3928), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0151 (-3.84%).

2013 Avg (March) 0.3778
2012 Avg (March) 0.3928

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4057 0.4017 0.4039
February 0.4050 0.4017 0.4027
March 0.4097 0.2784 0.3778
April 0.2787 0.2744 0.2768
May 0.2811 0.2767 0.2780
June 0.2952 0.2766 0.2841
July 0.2961 0.2914 0.2933
August 0.2957 0.2914 0.2942
September 0.3027 0.2862 0.2921
October 0.2894 0.2841 0.2866
November 0.2953 0.2834 0.2883
December 0.2955 0.2931 0.2952