YEARLY HIGH
12.8460 CDF
YEARLY LOW
12.1461 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.4845 CDF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 64,230 CDF
2011 Average 63,243 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 60,731 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,499.67 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

12.6988
12.2587
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.4274
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.5415

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.4804
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1516

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0842

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2012 Avg (November) 12.5748
2011 Avg (November) 12.7272

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