YEARLY HIGH
0.0316 KGS
YEARLY LOW
0.0296 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0310 KGS

2012 LBP to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LBP to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.0316. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 30, dropping to 0.0296.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0020 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0310 to the December average rate of 0.0315, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0316 was down 0.23% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0316, 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 158 KGS
2011 Average 153 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 148 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.99 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0316
0.0298
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP to KGS 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 0.0311, compared to 0.0309 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0311
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0309

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.0018 KGS (High: 0.0314 / Low: 0.0296). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 KGS (High: 0.0316 / Low: 0.0314).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.0315) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0309), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+1.76%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.0315
2011 Avg (December) 0.0309

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0311 0.0308 0.0310
February 0.0311 0.0309 0.0311
March 0.0311 0.0309 0.0310
April 0.0311 0.0309 0.0311
May 0.0314 0.0311 0.0313
June 0.0315 0.0312 0.0313
July 0.0314 0.0300 0.0310
August 0.0301 0.0296 0.0299
September 0.0314 0.0296 0.0305
October 0.0314 0.0312 0.0313
November 0.0315 0.0313 0.0314
December 0.0316 0.0314 0.0315