YEARLY HIGH
1510.6435 LBP
YEARLY LOW
1498.1310 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1505.2439 LBP

2012 BMD to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BMD to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 1510.6435. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 9, dropping to 1498.1310.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.5125 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1506.4113 to the December average rate of 1505.8090, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1510.6435 was down 0.46% compared to the 2011 peak of 1517.6446, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,553,218 LBP
2011 Average 7,533,066 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 7,490,655 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 62,562.50 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1506.7191
1503.0251
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD to LBP 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 1505.8706, compared to 1504.6172 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2534 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1505.8706
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1504.6172

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 12.1787 LBP (High: 1510.6435 / Low: 1498.4649). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0000 LBP (High: 1506.5000 / Low: 1505.5000).

August Spread (Volatile) ±12.1787
April Spread (Stable) ±1.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.9592 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9592

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 1504.8077) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1508.0551), the exchange rate shifted by -3.2474 (-0.22%).

2012 Avg (August) 1504.8077
2011 Avg (August) 1508.0551

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1506.7500 1505.7500 1506.4113
February 1506.5000 1505.2500 1505.7069
March 1506.5000 1505.5000 1505.9113
April 1506.5000 1505.5000 1506.0000
May 1506.5000 1505.2500 1505.6694
June 1506.5000 1505.2500 1505.5250
July 1509.7668 1499.5835 1504.6932
August 1510.6435 1498.4649 1504.8077
September 1509.9667 1498.1310 1504.2922
October 1507.2039 1500.4989 1503.3330
November 1507.4958 1500.5129 1504.7682
December 1508.7998 1501.6563 1505.8090