2012 GBP to LRD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 GBP to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the GBP to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 14, valuing the pair at 120.6785. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 110.7498.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.9287 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 112.7567 to the December average rate of 117.9270, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 120.6785 was down 0.23% compared to the 2011 peak of 120.9571, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GBP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
GBP to LRD 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 116.1436, compared to 117.4517 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3081 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 5.1744 LRD (High: 115.9243 / Low: 110.7498). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6528 LRD (High: 117.6124 / Low: 114.9596).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 2.3263 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 118.8807) against the same month in 2011 (average: 113.5282), the exchange rate shifted by +5.3525 (+4.71%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 115.9243 | 110.7498 | 112.7567 |
| February | 116.7803 | 113.5895 | 115.7670 |
| March | 118.2057 | 114.9425 | 116.2745 |
| April | 120.4560 | 116.1175 | 118.0377 |
| May | 120.4605 | 115.3615 | 118.1759 |
| June | 117.1990 | 113.8028 | 115.8496 |
| July | 117.9807 | 114.8371 | 116.3707 |
| August | 117.6124 | 114.9596 | 116.3689 |
| September | 120.6785 | 117.5007 | 118.8807 |
| October | 119.2392 | 115.4288 | 117.5717 |
| November | 118.9280 | 115.6691 | 117.5911 |
| December | 119.7644 | 116.6550 | 117.9270 |