2012 AUD to LRD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 AUD to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the AUD to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 1, valuing the pair at 79.5622. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 71.7809.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.7813 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 75.6221 to the December average rate of 76.4422, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 79.5622 was down 1.17% compared to the 2011 peak of 80.5017, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AUD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
AUD to LRD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 76.0581, compared to 76.5897 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5316 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 5.2467 LRD (High: 78.5532 / Low: 73.3065). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4998 LRD (High: 79.0896 / Low: 77.5898).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.3273 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 77.4568) against the same month in 2011 (average: 72.8641), the exchange rate shifted by +4.5926 (+6.30%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78.5532 | 73.3065 | 75.6221 |
| February | 79.0896 | 77.5898 | 78.4899 |
| March | 79.5622 | 76.1193 | 77.4568 |
| April | 77.2764 | 75.2077 | 76.3748 |
| May | 76.8428 | 72.2106 | 74.0475 |
| June | 75.9030 | 71.7809 | 74.3576 |
| July | 78.5056 | 75.4206 | 76.8859 |
| August | 79.0574 | 76.4167 | 77.5744 |
| September | 78.6026 | 75.4178 | 76.7779 |
| October | 76.4883 | 74.0958 | 75.2480 |
| November | 77.6064 | 75.4844 | 76.6099 |
| December | 77.5167 | 75.2082 | 76.4422 |