YEARLY HIGH
0.0823 LRD
YEARLY LOW
0.0778 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0801 LRD

2012 CDF to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CDF to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 8, valuing the pair at 0.0823. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 23, dropping to 0.0778.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0045 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0797 to the December average rate of 0.0790, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0823 was up 1.78% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0809, 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 412 LRD
2011 Average 395 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 389 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.43 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0816
0.0787
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.0805, compared to 0.0797 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0805
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0797

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0030 LRD (High: 0.0810 / Low: 0.0780). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 LRD (High: 0.0814 / Low: 0.0804).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0030
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.0813) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0797), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0017 (+2.11%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.0813
2011 Avg (June) 0.0797

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0807 0.0783 0.0797
February 0.0810 0.0780 0.0800
March 0.0811 0.0796 0.0802
April 0.0813 0.0798 0.0805
May 0.0817 0.0806 0.0811
June 0.0823 0.0799 0.0813
July 0.0814 0.0804 0.0809
August 0.0812 0.0796 0.0801
September 0.0805 0.0793 0.0799
October 0.0801 0.0779 0.0791
November 0.0802 0.0778 0.0795
December 0.0798 0.0784 0.0790