YEARLY HIGH
4.4363 LTL
YEARLY LOW
4.0788 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.2580 LTL

2012 FKP to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the FKP to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 22, valuing the pair at 4.4363. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 4.0788.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3575 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1511 to the December average rate of 4.2472, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4.4363 was up 6.32% compared to the 2011 peak of 4.1724, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 22,181 LTL
2011 Average 19,902 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 20,394 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,787.65 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4.4070
4.1035
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 4.1986, compared to 4.3174 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1188 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.1986
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.3174

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.1560 LTL (High: 4.4363 / Low: 4.2803). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0509 LTL (High: 4.1633 / Low: 4.1124).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1560
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0509

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0537 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0537

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 4.3817) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.9055), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4762 (+12.19%).

2012 Avg (July) 4.3817
2011 Avg (July) 3.9055

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.1886 4.1192 4.1511
February 4.1736 4.0788 4.1288
March 4.1633 4.1124 4.1378
April 4.2428 4.1239 4.1988
May 4.3217 4.2361 4.2916
June 4.3213 4.2653 4.2835
July 4.4363 4.2803 4.3817
August 4.4123 4.3433 4.3774
September 4.3632 4.2673 4.3238
October 4.3240 4.2356 4.2776
November 4.3274 4.2585 4.2966
December 4.2920 4.2004 4.2472