YEARLY HIGH
0.1555 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.1498 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1521 XDR

2012 VEF to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the VEF to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 0.1555. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 0.1498.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0057 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1517 to the December average rate of 0.1514, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1555 was up 1.75% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1528, 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 777 XDR
2011 Average 737 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 749 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28.57 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1550
0.1499
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to XDR 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 0.1516, compared to 0.1525 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1516
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1525

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0040 XDR (High: 0.1542 / Low: 0.1502). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 XDR (High: 0.1518 / Low: 0.1505).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0040
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.1546) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1459), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0087 (+5.94%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.1546
2011 Avg (July) 0.1459

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1525 0.1502 0.1517
February 0.1512 0.1498 0.1504
March 0.1521 0.1504 0.1511
April 0.1516 0.1502 0.1509
May 0.1542 0.1502 0.1521
June 0.1544 0.1525 0.1537
July 0.1555 0.1533 0.1546
August 0.1547 0.1531 0.1541
September 0.1531 0.1503 0.1516
October 0.1518 0.1505 0.1512
November 0.1529 0.1515 0.1523
December 0.1521 0.1509 0.1514