2012 LBP to MGA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5245 MGA

YEARLY LOW

1.3720 MGA

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4549 MGA

2012 LBP to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LBP to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 1.5245. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 6, dropping to 1.3720.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1524 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4742 to the December average rate of 1.5000, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.5245 was up 2.84% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.4825, 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 7,622 MGA

2011 Average 6,708 MGA

Yearly Trough Low 6,860 MGA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 762.25 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.5114

1.3738

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP to MGA 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 1.4238, compared to 1.4861 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0623 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4238

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4861

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0747 MGA (High: 1.5245 / Low: 1.4498). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0158 MGA (High: 1.5064 / Low: 1.4905).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0747

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0158

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0319 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0319

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 1.4969) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.2944), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2025 (+15.65%).

2012 Avg (July) 1.4969

2011 Avg (July) 1.2944

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4969	1.4469	1.4742
February	1.4546	1.4172	1.4423
March	1.4414	1.3973	1.4230
April	1.4048	1.3778	1.3963
May	1.4095	1.3720	1.3853
June	1.4501	1.4048	1.4216
July	1.5245	1.4498	1.4969
August	1.5088	1.4841	1.4952
September	1.4921	1.4554	1.4744
October	1.4736	1.4493	1.4615
November	1.5031	1.4682	1.4885
December	1.5064	1.4905	1.5000