YEARLY HIGH
6.6762 VEF
YEARLY LOW
6.4309 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.5757 VEF

2012 XDR to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XDR to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 6.6762. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 6.4309.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2453 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.5916 to the December average rate of 6.6041, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 6.6762 was down 4.33% compared to the 2011 peak of 6.9787, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XDR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 33,381 VEF
2011 Average 33,916 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 32,154 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,226.73 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

6.6692
6.4515
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR to VEF 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 6.5947, compared to 6.5567 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0381 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.5947
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.5567

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1732 VEF (High: 6.6571 / Low: 6.4840). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0533 VEF (High: 6.6423 / Low: 6.5890).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1732
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0533

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0670 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0670

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 6.6511) against the same month in 2011 (average: 6.7161), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0650 (-0.97%).

2012 Avg (February) 6.6511
2011 Avg (February) 6.7161

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.6573 6.5555 6.5916
February 6.6762 6.6157 6.6511
March 6.6500 6.5745 6.6179
April 6.6572 6.5958 6.6268
May 6.6571 6.4840 6.5740
June 6.5586 6.4775 6.5071
July 6.5239 6.4309 6.4696
August 6.5312 6.4645 6.4906
September 6.6541 6.5296 6.5976
October 6.6423 6.5890 6.6125
November 6.5987 6.5413 6.5655
December 6.6283 6.5734 6.6041