YEARLY HIGH
2.5482 LRD
YEARLY LOW
2.1136 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3735 LRD

2012 GMD to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GMD to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 2.5482. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 2.1136.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4346 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4522 to the December average rate of 2.3576, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.5482 was down 7.18% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.7452, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,741 LRD
2011 Average 12,797 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 10,568 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,173.03 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.5230
2.1534
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 2.4372, compared to 2.3098 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1273 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4372
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3098

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 0.3479 LRD (High: 2.4853 / Low: 2.1374). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0487 LRD (High: 2.3963 / Low: 2.3476).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.3479
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0487

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0928 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0928

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 2.4922) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.6066), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1145 (-4.39%).

2012 Avg (April) 2.4922
2011 Avg (April) 2.6066

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5098 2.4102 2.4522
February 2.4906 2.3502 2.4133
March 2.5156 2.3743 2.4087
April 2.5482 2.4440 2.4922
May 2.4744 2.4045 2.4443
June 2.4959 2.3531 2.4123
July 2.3963 2.3476 2.3725
August 2.3645 2.2121 2.3263
September 2.2599 2.2098 2.2334
October 2.2479 2.1136 2.1842
November 2.4853 2.1374 2.3849
December 2.4640 2.2289 2.3576