YEARLY HIGH
4.2988 VEF
YEARLY LOW
4.2883 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.2936 VEF

2012 ZWL to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZWL to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 21, valuing the pair at 4.2988. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 22, dropping to 4.2883.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0105 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.2945 to the December average rate of 4.2930, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4.2988 was down 0.03% compared to the 2011 peak of 4.3000, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 21,494 VEF
2011 Average 21,481 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 21,441 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 52.44 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4.2947
4.2921
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZWL 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 4.2944, compared to 4.2929 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.2944
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.2929

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.0063 VEF (High: 4.2946 / Low: 4.2883). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 VEF (High: 4.2951 / Low: 4.2916).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0063
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 4.2944) against the same month in 2011 (average: 4.2963), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0019 (-0.04%).

2012 Avg (April) 4.2944
2011 Avg (April) 4.2963

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.2977 4.2928 4.2945
February 4.2979 4.2928 4.2944
March 4.2976 4.2928 4.2944
April 4.2988 4.2928 4.2944
May 4.2975 4.2928 4.2943
June 4.2976 4.2928 4.2943
July 4.2977 4.2916 4.2935
August 4.2946 4.2883 4.2923
September 4.2951 4.2916 4.2928
October 4.2954 4.2907 4.2927
November 4.2956 4.2917 4.2929
December 4.2972 4.2917 4.2930