YEARLY HIGH
1.6630 LRD
YEARLY LOW
1.5271 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5785 LRD

2012 KGS to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KGS to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 27, valuing the pair at 1.6630. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 1.5271.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1358 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5574 to the December average rate of 1.5422, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.6630 was up 1.67% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.6356, 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 8,315 LRD
2011 Average 7,818 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 7,636 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 679.21 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.6556
1.5319
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 1.5719, compared to 1.5850 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0131 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5719
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5850

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.1069 LRD (High: 1.6621 / Low: 1.5551). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0235 LRD (High: 1.5886 / Low: 1.5651).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1069
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0235

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0579 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0579

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 1.5996) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.6108), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0112 (-0.69%).

2012 Avg (July) 1.5996
2011 Avg (July) 1.6108

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5802 1.5418 1.5574
February 1.5818 1.5449 1.5656
March 1.5862 1.5541 1.5747
April 1.5886 1.5651 1.5761
May 1.6033 1.5626 1.5774
June 1.5974 1.5659 1.5806
July 1.6630 1.5673 1.5996
August 1.6629 1.6309 1.6453
September 1.6621 1.5551 1.6111
October 1.5723 1.5316 1.5532
November 1.5709 1.5281 1.5588
December 1.5659 1.5271 1.5422