YEARLY HIGH
0.1658 HUF
YEARLY LOW
0.1409 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1495 HUF

2012 LBP to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LBP to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.1658. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 18, dropping to 0.1409.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0249 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1581 to the December average rate of 0.1449, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1658 was up 2.68% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1615, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 829 HUF
2011 Average 667 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 704 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 124.68 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1595
0.1431
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP to HUF 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 0.1513, compared to 0.1478 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1513
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1478

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0184 HUF (High: 0.1616 / Low: 0.1432). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 HUF (High: 0.1474 / Low: 0.1433).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0184
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0120 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0120

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.1581) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1370), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0211 (+15.37%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.1581
2011 Avg (January) 0.1370

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1658 0.1479 0.1581
February 0.1496 0.1431 0.1461
March 0.1498 0.1442 0.1468
April 0.1519 0.1440 0.1486
May 0.1616 0.1432 0.1523
June 0.1645 0.1500 0.1558
July 0.1590 0.1507 0.1547
August 0.1514 0.1465 0.1494
September 0.1505 0.1426 0.1467
October 0.1476 0.1409 0.1444
November 0.1488 0.1432 0.1464
December 0.1474 0.1433 0.1449