YEARLY HIGH
1.6650 LBP
YEARLY LOW
1.6121 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6364 LBP

2012 CDF to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CDF to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 1.6650. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 1.6121.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0530 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6525 to the December average rate of 1.6270, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.6650 was down 1.64% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.6928, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,325 LBP
2011 Average 8,265 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 8,060 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 264.85 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.6553
1.6215
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 1.6454, compared to 1.6274 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0179 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6454
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6274

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0411 LBP (High: 1.6634 / Low: 1.6223). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0084 LBP (High: 1.6305 / Low: 1.6222).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0411
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0084

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0105 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0105

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1.6525) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.6576), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0051 (-0.31%).

2012 Avg (January) 1.6525
2011 Avg (January) 1.6576

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6650 1.6261 1.6525
February 1.6634 1.6223 1.6448
March 1.6571 1.6282 1.6436
April 1.6535 1.6270 1.6444
May 1.6562 1.6264 1.6443
June 1.6550 1.6201 1.6426
July 1.6505 1.6188 1.6322
August 1.6387 1.6208 1.6281
September 1.6348 1.6197 1.6277
October 1.6305 1.6222 1.6253
November 1.6304 1.6135 1.6243
December 1.6416 1.6121 1.6270