YEARLY HIGH
2.4928 DJF
YEARLY LOW
2.3691 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4197 DJF

2012 LRD to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LRD to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 2.4928. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 5, dropping to 2.3691.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1237 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4532 to the December average rate of 2.4320, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.4928 was down 1.85% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.5398, 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 12,464 DJF
2011 Average 12,334 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 11,846 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 618.46 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.4601
2.3782
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD to DJF 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 2.4261, compared to 2.4132 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0129 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4261
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4132

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0752 DJF (High: 2.4693 / Low: 2.3941). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0375 DJF (High: 2.4068 / Low: 2.3692).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0752
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0375

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0181 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0181

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 2.4532) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.4802), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0270 (-1.09%).

2012 Avg (January) 2.4532
2011 Avg (January) 2.4802

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4928 2.4184 2.4532
February 2.4677 2.4168 2.4359
March 2.4610 2.4185 2.4316
April 2.4563 2.4094 2.4256
May 2.4269 2.3748 2.4104
June 2.4278 2.3751 2.3998
July 2.4068 2.3692 2.3850
August 2.4215 2.3691 2.4036
September 2.4319 2.3873 2.4121
October 2.4693 2.3941 2.4323
November 2.4553 2.3954 2.4142
December 2.4580 2.4004 2.4320