2012 LBP to ZMK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 LBP to ZMK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the LBP to ZMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 3.5685. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 11, dropping to 3.1303.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4381 ZMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4195 to the December average rate of 3.4589, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3.5685 was up 3.70% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.4411, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LBP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
LBP to ZMK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.4750, compared to 3.3678 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1072 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.3053 ZMK (High: 3.4357 / Low: 3.1303). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0505 ZMK (High: 3.5431 / Low: 3.4926).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.2503 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 3.4643) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.1598), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3045 (+9.64%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.4585 | 3.3810 | 3.4195 |
| February | 3.5215 | 3.4221 | 3.4707 |
| March | 3.5431 | 3.4926 | 3.5168 |
| April | 3.5286 | 3.4147 | 3.4825 |
| May | 3.5685 | 3.3945 | 3.4643 |
| June | 3.5604 | 3.4386 | 3.4965 |
| July | 3.4357 | 3.1303 | 3.2462 |
| August | 3.3292 | 3.2172 | 3.2621 |
| September | 3.4013 | 3.3047 | 3.3466 |
| October | 3.5188 | 3.3538 | 3.4391 |
| November | 3.4948 | 3.4084 | 3.4543 |
| December | 3.5141 | 3.2966 | 3.4589 |