2012 LRD to CDF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 LRD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the LRD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 23, valuing the pair at 12.8460. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 10, dropping to 12.1461.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6999 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.5413 to the December average rate of 12.6621, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 12.8460 was down 0.94% compared to the 2011 peak of 12.9676, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LRD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
LRD to CDF 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 12.4274, compared to 12.5415 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1141 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.4804 CDF (High: 12.8241 / Low: 12.3436). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1516 CDF (High: 12.4309 / Low: 12.2793).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0842 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 12.5748) against the same month in 2011 (average: 12.7272), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1524 (-1.20%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.7739 | 12.3871 | 12.5413 |
| February | 12.8241 | 12.3436 | 12.5011 |
| March | 12.5667 | 12.3369 | 12.4700 |
| April | 12.5260 | 12.2958 | 12.4205 |
| May | 12.4009 | 12.2382 | 12.3363 |
| June | 12.5120 | 12.1461 | 12.2954 |
| July | 12.4309 | 12.2793 | 12.3584 |
| August | 12.5598 | 12.3140 | 12.4830 |
| September | 12.6155 | 12.4202 | 12.5221 |
| October | 12.8304 | 12.4854 | 12.6484 |
| November | 12.8460 | 12.4657 | 12.5748 |
| December | 12.7623 | 12.5254 | 12.6621 |