YEARLY HIGH
356.1137 CDF
YEARLY LOW
323.7639 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
342.5741 CDF

2012 LTL to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LTL to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 356.1137. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 323.7639.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 32.3498 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 340.6849 to the December average rate of 351.6289, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 356.1137 was down 9.71% compared to the 2011 peak of 394.3909, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,780,568 CDF
2011 Average 1,837,444 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 1,618,819 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 161,748.97 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

353.9674
325.9048
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL to CDF 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 343.8476, compared to 341.3005 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.5471 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 343.8476
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 341.3005

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 20.4883 CDF (High: 349.5975 / Low: 329.1092). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.2956 CDF (High: 353.9797 / Low: 348.6841).

May Spread (Volatile) ±20.4883
December Spread (Stable) ±5.2956

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 9.3983 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.3983

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 350.6138) against the same month in 2011 (average: 361.7258), the exchange rate shifted by -11.1120 (-3.07%).

2012 Avg (February) 350.6138
2011 Avg (February) 361.7258

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 352.4564 333.7364 340.6849
February 356.1137 344.5878 350.6138
March 355.0458 345.7493 350.4315
April 355.9421 345.9625 349.1147
May 349.5975 329.1092 339.7164
June 338.8805 327.2880 332.5243
July 335.0357 323.7639 328.2434
August 337.5289 327.5695 331.8135
September 351.1290 336.7956 344.3281
October 351.0730 344.5367 347.6144
November 350.6943 339.8990 344.1748
December 353.9797 348.6841 351.6289