YEARLY HIGH
8.2062 IRR
YEARLY LOW
7.3123 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.0182 IRR

2012 LBP to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LBP to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 25, valuing the pair at 8.2062. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 7.3123.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8939 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.4674 to the December average rate of 8.1639, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 8.2062 was up 6.64% compared to the 2011 peak of 7.6952, 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 41,031 IRR
2011 Average 34,923 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 36,561 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,469.65 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

8.2466
7.3965
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP to IRR 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 7.8730, compared to 8.1633 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2904 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.8730
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.1633

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.3533 IRR (High: 7.8453 / Low: 7.4919). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0149 IRR (High: 7.8512 / Low: 7.8363).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.3533
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0149

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0076 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0076

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 8.1758) against the same month in 2011 (average: 7.0650), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1108 (+15.72%).

2012 Avg (October) 8.1758
2011 Avg (October) 7.0650

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.5140 7.3123 7.4674
February 7.8453 7.4919 7.7358
March 7.8512 7.8363 7.8430
April 8.1537 7.8347 7.8916
May 8.1635 8.1336 8.1487
June 8.1702 8.1287 8.1513
July 8.1847 8.1436 8.1640
August 8.1717 8.1398 8.1566
September 8.1602 8.1350 8.1490
October 8.2062 8.1507 8.1758
November 8.2036 8.1408 8.1708
December 8.1941 8.1339 8.1639