YEARLY HIGH
61.0463 LRD
YEARLY LOW
55.4093 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
59.0015 LRD

2012 BND to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BND to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 16, valuing the pair at 61.0463. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 55.4093.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.6370 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 56.8200 to the December average rate of 59.9001, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 61.0463 was up 0.51% compared to the 2011 peak of 60.7349, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 305,232 LRD
2011 Average 286,868 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 277,046 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,185.19 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

60.5564
56.4804
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND to LRD 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 58.2792, compared to 59.7237 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4446 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 58.2792
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 59.7237

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 3.4391 LRD (High: 58.8484 / Low: 55.4093). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3523 LRD (High: 60.6178 / Low: 59.2654).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.4391
December Spread (Stable) ±1.3523

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 0.4674 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4674

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 59.9677) against the same month in 2011 (average: 57.8270), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1407 (+3.70%).

2012 Avg (September) 59.9677
2011 Avg (September) 57.8270

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 58.8484 55.4093 56.8200
February 59.2068 57.2872 58.3963
March 59.2184 57.6068 58.3947
April 59.9730 58.0861 58.9574
May 60.0555 57.6740 58.7869
June 58.8931 57.4508 58.3196
July 60.0764 58.1464 59.1529
August 60.4224 58.6863 59.3395
September 61.0463 59.3302 59.9677
October 60.5887 58.8734 59.7656
November 60.7516 59.1082 60.2167
December 60.6178 59.2654 59.9001