YEARLY HIGH
33.8317 LBP
YEARLY LOW
31.6889 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
32.2426 LBP

2012 KGS to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KGS to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 30, valuing the pair at 33.8317. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 31.6889.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1429 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.2741 to the December average rate of 31.7697, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 33.8317 was down 0.93% compared to the 2011 peak of 34.1507, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 169,159 LBP
2011 Average 163,444 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 158,444 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,714.49 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

33.6038
31.6030
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to LBP 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 32.1402, compared to 32.3449 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2048 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.1402
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.3449

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 1.9131 LBP (High: 33.7745 / Low: 31.8614). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1540 LBP (High: 31.8428 / Low: 31.6889).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.9131
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1540

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 0.9059 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9059

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 33.4370) against the same month in 2011 (average: 33.7826), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3456 (-1.02%).

2012 Avg (August) 33.4370
2011 Avg (August) 33.7826

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 32.4921 32.1057 32.2741
February 32.3205 32.1060 32.1887
March 32.3909 32.1357 32.2729
April 32.3191 32.1096 32.1887
May 32.1336 31.8346 31.9957
June 32.0598 31.7910 31.9210
July 33.3646 31.8786 32.2630
August 33.8317 33.2016 33.4370
September 33.7745 31.8614 32.8342
October 32.0083 31.8476 31.9284
November 31.9589 31.7266 31.8373
December 31.8428 31.6889 31.7697