2012 IMP to LBP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 IMP to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the IMP to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 1510.6435. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 9, dropping to 1498.1310.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.5125 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1506.4113 to the December average rate of 1505.8090, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1510.6435 was down 0.46% compared to the 2011 peak of 1517.6446, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 IMP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
IMP 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 1505.8706, compared to 1504.6172 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2534 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 12.1787 LBP (High: 1510.6435 / Low: 1498.4649). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0000 LBP (High: 1506.5000 / Low: 1505.5000).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.9592 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 1504.8077) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1508.0551), the exchange rate shifted by -3.2474 (-0.22%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1506.7500 | 1505.7500 | 1506.4113 |
| February | 1506.5000 | 1505.2500 | 1505.7069 |
| March | 1506.5000 | 1505.5000 | 1505.9113 |
| April | 1506.5000 | 1505.5000 | 1506.0000 |
| May | 1506.5000 | 1505.2500 | 1505.6694 |
| June | 1506.5000 | 1505.2500 | 1505.5250 |
| July | 1509.7668 | 1499.5835 | 1504.6932 |
| August | 1510.6435 | 1498.4649 | 1504.8077 |
| September | 1509.9667 | 1498.1310 | 1504.2922 |
| October | 1507.2039 | 1500.4989 | 1503.3330 |
| November | 1507.4958 | 1500.5129 | 1504.7682 |
| December | 1508.7998 | 1501.6563 | 1505.8090 |