YEARLY HIGH
0.7699 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.6618 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7148 BTN

2012 LRD to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LRD to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 28, valuing the pair at 0.7699. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 0.6618.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1080 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7046 to the December average rate of 0.7478, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.7699 was up 3.12% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.7466, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LRD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,849 BTN
2011 Average 3,237 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 3,309 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 540.20 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.7587
0.6648
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD to BTN 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 0.7078, compared to 0.7219 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0141 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7078
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7219

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0744 BTN (High: 0.7466 / Low: 0.6722). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0147 BTN (High: 0.7015 / Low: 0.6868).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0744
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0147

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0342 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0342

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.7509) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.6201), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1308 (+21.09%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.7509
2011 Avg (June) 0.6201

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7428 0.6690 0.7046
February 0.6856 0.6618 0.6726
March 0.7039 0.6726 0.6852
April 0.7123 0.6864 0.7010
May 0.7566 0.7099 0.7325
June 0.7699 0.7371 0.7509
July 0.7526 0.6843 0.7167
August 0.7015 0.6868 0.6946
September 0.7387 0.6814 0.7034
October 0.7466 0.6722 0.7245
November 0.7671 0.7279 0.7441
December 0.7587 0.7343 0.7478