YEARLY HIGH
218.8820 LBP
YEARLY LOW
214.5690 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
216.7942 LBP

2012 BOB to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BOB to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 12, valuing the pair at 218.8820. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 214.5690.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.3130 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 218.5075 to the December average rate of 215.5184, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 218.8820 was down 0.61% compared to the 2011 peak of 220.2168, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,094,410 LBP
2011 Average 1,081,197 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 1,072,845 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,564.86 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

218.8403
214.8467
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 218.1110, compared to 215.4774 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.6336 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 218.1110
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 215.4774

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 2.8630 LBP (High: 217.5945 / Low: 214.7315). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3586 LBP (High: 215.7229 / Low: 215.3643).

July Spread (Volatile) ±2.8630
September Spread (Stable) ±0.3586

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.3928 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3928

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 218.4890) against the same month in 2011 (average: 215.0244), the exchange rate shifted by +3.4646 (+1.61%).

2012 Avg (April) 218.4890
2011 Avg (April) 215.0244

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 218.8422 217.8085 218.5075
February 218.8254 217.8623 218.3553
March 218.8271 217.8179 218.1871
April 218.8820 217.9098 218.4890
May 218.7782 216.2329 218.0008
June 218.6804 216.2721 217.1265
July 217.5945 214.7315 215.7337
August 215.9010 215.2280 215.5349
September 215.7229 215.3643 215.5935
October 215.8585 214.6527 215.1795
November 215.5451 215.0191 215.3043
December 216.3881 214.5690 215.5184