2012 BTN to LBP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 BTN to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the BTN to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 30.9235. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 26.3576.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.5659 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.4365 to the December average rate of 27.5488, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 30.9235 was down 9.76% compared to the 2011 peak of 34.2669, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BTN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
BTN to LBP 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 28.9434, compared to 28.3032 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6402 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 2.5051 LBP (High: 30.3225 / Low: 27.8174). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3322 LBP (High: 29.4102 / Low: 29.0781).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.4382 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 30.5691) against the same month in 2011 (average: 33.0973), the exchange rate shifted by -2.5282 (-7.64%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.5430 | 28.3006 | 29.4365 |
| February | 30.9235 | 30.0458 | 30.5691 |
| March | 30.4013 | 29.3689 | 29.9129 |
| April | 29.7345 | 28.5625 | 29.1400 |
| May | 28.5684 | 26.7967 | 27.7019 |
| June | 27.3611 | 26.3576 | 26.9003 |
| July | 29.4439 | 26.9766 | 28.1808 |
| August | 29.4102 | 29.0781 | 29.2572 |
| September | 30.1246 | 27.6919 | 28.9947 |
| October | 30.3225 | 27.8174 | 28.3847 |
| November | 28.0351 | 26.9929 | 27.4533 |
| December | 27.7724 | 27.3543 | 27.5488 |