YEARLY HIGH
6.4224 IDR
YEARLY LOW
5.9080 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.2268 IDR

2012 LBP to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LBP to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 6.4224. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 5.9080.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5144 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.0150 to the December average rate of 6.3988, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 6.4224 was up 5.17% compared to the 2011 peak of 6.1068, 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 32,112 IDR
2011 Average 29,126 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 29,540 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,572.03 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

6.4400
5.9453
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP to IDR 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 6.1018, compared to 6.3517 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2499 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.1018
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.3517

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.2571 IDR (High: 6.3619 / Low: 6.1048). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0279 IDR (High: 6.4095 / Low: 6.3815).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2571
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0279

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0285 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0285

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 6.3988) against the same month in 2011 (average: 6.0195), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3793 (+6.30%).

2012 Avg (December) 6.3988
2011 Avg (December) 6.0195

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.1109 5.9174 6.0150
February 6.0744 5.9080 5.9865
March 6.1010 6.0373 6.0750
April 6.1101 6.0575 6.0861
May 6.3619 6.1048 6.1800
June 6.2977 6.2424 6.2683
July 6.3118 6.2048 6.2737
August 6.3386 6.2551 6.3081
September 6.3951 6.2840 6.3511
October 6.4018 6.3619 6.3856
November 6.4095 6.3815 6.3930
December 6.4224 6.3784 6.3988