YEARLY HIGH
3.4760 LTL
YEARLY LOW
3.4229 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.4534 LTL

2012 EUR to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the EUR to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 3.4760. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 3.4229.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0531 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4529 to the December average rate of 3.4528, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3.4760 was down 0.31% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.4868, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17,380 LTL
2011 Average 17,269 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 17,115 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 265.46 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

3.4558
3.4504
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR to LTL 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 3.4536, compared to 3.4531 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.4536
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.4531

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.0490 LTL (High: 3.4719 / Low: 3.4229). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0179 LTL (High: 3.4644 / Low: 3.4465).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0490
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0179

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 0.0030 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 3.4553) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.4546), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+0.02%).

2012 Avg (February) 3.4553
2011 Avg (February) 3.4546

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.4675 3.4355 3.4529
February 3.4760 3.4376 3.4553
March 3.4665 3.4405 3.4536
April 3.4643 3.4418 3.4538
May 3.4592 3.4383 3.4508
June 3.4694 3.4367 3.4553
July 3.4665 3.4353 3.4529
August 3.4719 3.4229 3.4533
September 3.4690 3.4413 3.4541
October 3.4600 3.4391 3.4522
November 3.4644 3.4465 3.4532
December 3.4634 3.4350 3.4528