2012 GIP to LBP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 GIP to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the GIP to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 27, valuing the pair at 2445.9011. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 2307.4331.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 138.4680 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2336.7917 to the December average rate of 2417.8288, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2445.9011 was down 2.50% compared to the 2011 peak of 2508.5201, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GIP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
GIP to LBP 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 2374.4409, compared to 2400.0471 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 25.6062 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 117.5401 LBP (High: 2444.4499 / Low: 2326.9098). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 17.2488 LBP (High: 2417.8154 / Low: 2400.5666).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 59.1997 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 2410.2809) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2463.0654), the exchange rate shifted by -52.7846 (-2.14%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2374.1499 | 2307.4331 | 2336.7917 |
| February | 2407.4879 | 2359.4699 | 2380.9147 |
| March | 2409.2859 | 2354.5340 | 2383.1230 |
| April | 2445.9011 | 2384.4745 | 2410.2809 |
| May | 2444.4499 | 2326.9098 | 2397.3675 |
| June | 2368.6355 | 2308.5994 | 2338.1677 |
| July | 2385.3438 | 2351.3999 | 2371.4592 |
| August | 2397.9900 | 2369.1331 | 2384.6353 |
| September | 2428.5641 | 2394.8717 | 2413.5832 |
| October | 2417.8154 | 2400.5666 | 2409.3869 |
| November | 2414.0716 | 2394.7570 | 2403.3891 |
| December | 2429.9693 | 2406.7172 | 2417.8288 |